Oregon · 11 covered places · 16 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Lane County, OR
We cover 11 cities and towns in Lane County, Oregon, across 16 ZIP codes, including Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove. About 352,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1960 to 1979, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 6% |
| 1940–1959 | 15% |
| 1960–1979 | 35% |
| 1980–1999 | 24% |
| 2000 or later | 21% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Eugene | 197,908 | 20% |
| Springfield | 77,104 | 23% |
| Cottage Grove | 18,881 | 29% |
| Florence | 15,643 | 8% |
| Junction City | 14,629 | 24% |
| Creswell | 10,384 | 18% |
| Veneta | 9,546 | 15% |
| Oakridge | 3,820 | 52% |
| Lowell | 1,640 | 18% |
| Marcola | 1,284 | 31% |
What goes wrong in Lane County homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
35% 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.
Mostly electric homes
75% of occupied homes here heat with electricity, and electric tank water heaters are the norm. Failed elements and thermostats are repairable, but tanks that leak need replacement. Heat pump water heaters are an efficient replacement where there's space and airflow.
Common plumbing work in Lane County
Other covered towns in Lane County
- Cheshire (1 ZIP)
- Cottage Grove (1 ZIP)
- Creswell (1 ZIP)
- Eugene (5 ZIPs)
- Florence (1 ZIP)
- Junction City (1 ZIP)
- Lowell (1 ZIP)
- Marcola (1 ZIP)
- Oakridge (1 ZIP)
- Springfield (2 ZIPs)
- Veneta (1 ZIP)
Lane County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Lane County do you cover?
11 places: Cheshire, Cottage Grove, Creswell, Eugene, Florence, Junction City, Lowell, Marcola, Oakridge, Springfield, Veneta. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Lane County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 21% of homes as built before 1960, 35% from 1960 to 1979, 24% from 1980 to 1999 and 21% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Lane County, OR?
Oregon's Building Codes Division licenses plumbers, and contractors must also hold a Construction Contractors Board license.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Lane County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Lane County?
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