Utah · 11 covered places · 72 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Salt Lake County, UT
We cover 11 cities and towns in Salt Lake County, Utah, across 72 ZIP codes, including Salt Lake City, West Valley City, West Jordan. About 1,188,000 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 | 7% |
| 1940–1959 | 12% |
| 1960–1979 | 26% |
| 1980–1999 | 25% |
| 2000 or later | 30% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | 502,532 | 32% |
| West Valley City | 133,406 | 9% |
| West Jordan | 122,472 | 2% |
| Sandy | 110,785 | 6% |
| South Jordan | 80,331 | 1% |
| Herriman | 71,115 | 1% |
| Riverton | 50,284 | 3% |
| Draper | 50,159 | 2% |
| Midvale | 36,573 | 15% |
| Magna | 29,488 | 22% |
What goes wrong in Salt Lake County homes
Natural gas in most homes
83% 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
45% 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.
Very hard water
Utah water is generally very hard. With 83% of homes here on gas, scale settles as sediment in gas water heater tanks, which then rumble and wear out early. See water softener installation.
Common plumbing work in Salt Lake County
City pages in Salt Lake County
Other covered towns in Salt Lake County
- Bingham Canyon (1 ZIP)
- Draper (1 ZIP)
- Herriman (1 ZIP)
- Magna (1 ZIP)
- Midvale (1 ZIP)
- Riverton (1 ZIP)
- South Jordan (2 ZIPs)
Salt Lake County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Salt Lake County do you cover?
11 places: Bingham Canyon, Draper, Herriman, Magna, Midvale, Riverton, Salt Lake City, Sandy, South Jordan, West Jordan, West Valley City. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Salt Lake County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 19% of homes as built before 1960, 26% from 1960 to 1979, 25% from 1980 to 1999 and 30% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Salt Lake County, UT?
Utah's Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) licenses plumbers and plumbing contractors.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Salt Lake County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Salt Lake County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.