Cleveland County · Norman, OK
Plumbers in Norman, OK
Norman is in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. About 133,000 people live in the 6 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 57,000 homes, 62% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (34%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 6 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Norman
73019, 73026, 73069, 73070, 73071, 73072
Norman homes and their plumbing
Here is how Norman's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 3%, 1940–1959 9%, 1960–1979 26%, 1980–1999 28%, 2000 or later 34%. Most homes are old enough that original pipe, valves and water heaters are wearing out, but young enough that full repipes are a case-by-case call. Neighboring areas such as Oklahoma City are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 9% |
| 1960–1979 | 26% |
| 1980–1999 | 28% |
| 2000 or later | 34% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 133,176
- Housing units
- 57,175
- Single-family detached
- 62%
- Owner-occupied
- 53%
- Heated with utility gas
- 52%
- Heated with electricity
- 44%
What goes wrong in Norman homes
Natural gas in most homes
52% 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.
Winter freezes
38% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold Oklahoma winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Hard water
Oklahoma water is generally hard. With 44% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Norman
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Norman: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Norman at a glance
- County
- Cleveland County
- Nearest city pages
- Oklahoma City
- ZIP codes
- 73019, 73026, 73069, 73070, 73071, 73072
Norman plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Norman?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Norman, Census estimates put 12% of homes as built before 1960, 26% from 1960 to 1979, 28% from 1980 to 1999 and 34% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (34%).
Who licenses plumbers in Norman, OK?
The Oklahoma Construction Industries Board licenses plumbers and plumbing contractors.
Are water heaters in Norman usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 52% of homes heating with utility gas, 44% 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 Norman homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Noble (7 mi), Newcastle (14 mi), Lexington (15 mi), Purcell (15 mi), Choctaw (18 mi), Nicoma Park (18 mi), McLoud (18 mi), Blanchard (19 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 Norman, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Norman?
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