Iron County · Cedar City, UT
Plumbers in Cedar City, UT
Cedar City is in Iron County, Utah. About 54,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 19,000 homes, 65% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (44%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 2 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Cedar City
84720, 84721
Cedar City homes and their plumbing
Here is how Cedar City's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 2%, 1940–1959 6%, 1960–1979 15%, 1980–1999 34%, 2000 or later 44%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 6% |
| 1960–1979 | 15% |
| 1980–1999 | 34% |
| 2000 or later | 44% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 53,958
- Housing units
- 18,622
- Single-family detached
- 65%
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Heated with utility gas
- 65%
- Heated with electricity
- 27%
- Heated with propane
- 4%
What goes wrong in Cedar City homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
44% of homes here were built in 2000 or later. Those houses usually have PEX or CPVC supply lines in good shape, so the work is on equipment: original tank water heaters past their 8 to 12 year service life, expansion tanks, pressure regulators and fixtures. See water heater replacement.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
34% of homes were built between 1980 and 1999. Polybutylene supply pipe was installed widely in US homes from about 1978 to 1995, so houses from these years are worth checking for gray plastic pipe stamped PB2110, usually visible at the water heater or under sinks. Insurers and buyers often ask about it. See polybutylene replacement.
Natural gas in most homes
65% 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.
Long, hard winters
22% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Utah winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common calls in Cedar City
- Water Heater Replacement
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Gas Line Repair in Cedar City, UT
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Cedar City: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Cedar City at a glance
- County
- Iron County
- ZIP codes
- 84720, 84721
Cedar City plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Cedar City?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Cedar City, Census estimates put 7% of homes as built before 1960, 15% from 1960 to 1979, 34% from 1980 to 1999 and 44% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (44%).
Who licenses plumbers in Cedar City, UT?
Utah's Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) licenses plumbers and plumbing contractors.
Are water heaters in Cedar City usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 65% of homes heating with utility gas, 27% with electricity and 4% with propane. 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 Cedar City homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Kanarraville (11 mi), Summit (12 mi), Brian Head (14 mi), New Harmony (18 mi), Parowan (18 mi), Paragonah (23 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 Cedar City, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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