Snohomish County · Arlington, WA
Plumbers in Arlington, WA
Arlington is in Snohomish County, Washington. About 46,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 18,000 homes, 71% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (38%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 1 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Arlington
98223
Arlington homes and their plumbing
Here is how Arlington's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 5%, 1940–1959 7%, 1960–1979 17%, 1980–1999 38%, 2000 or later 33%. 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 Marysville, Lake Stevens, Everett are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 5% |
| 1940–1959 | 7% |
| 1960–1979 | 17% |
| 1980–1999 | 38% |
| 2000 or later | 33% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 46,225
- Housing units
- 18,224
- Single-family detached
- 71%
- Owner-occupied
- 78%
- Heated with utility gas
- 24%
- Heated with electricity
- 50%
- Heated with propane
- 14%
What goes wrong in Arlington homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
38% 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.
Winter freezes
29% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold Washington winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Propane service
14% of homes here use bottled or tank propane for heat, typical of areas beyond the gas mains. Propane water heaters, ranges and generators need correctly sized lines and fittings rated for LP. See gas appliance hookups.
Common calls in Arlington
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Gas Appliance Hookups
- Water Heater Replacement in Arlington, WA
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Arlington: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Arlington at a glance
- County
- Snohomish County
- Nearest city pages
- Lake Stevens, Everett
- ZIP codes
- 98223
Arlington plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Arlington?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Arlington, Census estimates put 12% of homes as built before 1960, 17% from 1960 to 1979, 38% from 1980 to 1999 and 33% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (38%).
Who licenses plumbers in Arlington, WA?
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) certifies plumbers and registers contractors.
Are water heaters in Arlington usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 24% of homes heating with utility gas, 50% with electricity and 14% with propane. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so electricity is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Arlington homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Silvana (5 mi), Granite Falls (10 mi), Stanwood (10 mi), Conway (15 mi), Langley (15 mi), Camano Island (15 mi), Clinton (17 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 Arlington, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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