Mahoning County · Youngstown, OH
Plumbers in Youngstown, OH
Youngstown is in Mahoning County, Ohio. About 155,000 people live in the 14 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 75,000 homes, 76% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (32%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 14 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Youngstown
44501, 44502, 44503, 44504, 44505, 44506, 44507, 44509, 44510, 44511, 44512, 44514, 44515, 44555
Youngstown homes and their plumbing
Here is how Youngstown's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 19%, 1940–1959 30%, 1960–1979 32%, 1980–1999 14%, 2000 or later 6%. With that many older homes, original galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay drains are still common, so leaks, rust and root intrusion come up often.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 19% |
| 1940–1959 | 30% |
| 1960–1979 | 32% |
| 1980–1999 | 14% |
| 2000 or later | 6% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 154,934
- Housing units
- 74,801
- Single-family detached
- 76%
- Owner-occupied
- 65%
- Heated with utility gas
- 82%
- Heated with electricity
- 15%
What goes wrong in Youngstown homes
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
49% of homes in Youngstown's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960, 19% of them before 1940. Houses that old often still have galvanized steel supply lines that rust closed from the inside, and cast iron or clay sewer pipe that cracks and lets roots in. Weak pressure at upstairs fixtures, brown water after a shutoff and slow drains are the usual clues. Typical fixes are whole-house repiping and a sewer camera inspection.
Natural gas in most homes
82% of occupied homes here heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters, ranges and dryers are common. That means gas line extensions for new appliances, flexible connector replacements and venting checks when a water heater is swapped. If you smell gas, leave first and call the gas utility from outside. See gas line repair.
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
32% of the housing here dates from 1960 to 1979. Original copper supply lines in those homes are now 45 to 65 years old, and cast iron drains of that age scale up inside and crack. Seized shutoff valves, pinhole leaks and recurring main-line clogs are common calls. A camera inspection shows the condition of the sewer line before anyone digs.
Long, hard winters
80% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Ohio winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common calls in Youngstown
- Whole-House Repiping
- Gas Line Repair
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
Also available in Youngstown: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Youngstown at a glance
- County
- Mahoning County
- ZIP codes
- 44501, 44502, 44503, 44504, 44505, 44506, 44507, 44509, 44510, 44511, 44512, 44514, 44515, 44555
Youngstown plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Youngstown?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Youngstown, Census estimates put 49% of homes as built before 1960, 32% from 1960 to 1979, 14% from 1980 to 1999 and 6% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (32%).
Who licenses plumbers in Youngstown, OH?
The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) licenses plumbing contractors; many cities also register them.
Are water heaters in Youngstown usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 82% of homes heating with utility gas, 15% with electricity. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so utility gas is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Youngstown homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Campbell (3 mi), Struthers (4 mi), Girard (5 mi), Hubbard (6 mi), Mc Donald (6 mi), Lowellville (7 mi), Mineral Ridge (7 mi), Canfield (8 mi).
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Youngstown, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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