Snohomish County · Edmonds, WA
Plumbers in Edmonds, WA
Edmonds is in Snohomish County, Washington. About 58,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 25,000 homes, 66% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (43%), 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 Edmonds
98020, 98026
Edmonds homes and their plumbing
Here is how Edmonds's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 2%, 1940–1959 17%, 1960–1979 43%, 1980–1999 25%, 2000 or later 13%. 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 Lynnwood, Bothell, Kirkland are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 17% |
| 1960–1979 | 43% |
| 1980–1999 | 25% |
| 2000 or later | 13% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 58,049
- Housing units
- 25,263
- Single-family detached
- 66%
- Owner-occupied
- 73%
- Heated with utility gas
- 52%
- Heated with electricity
- 44%
What goes wrong in Edmonds homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
43% 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.
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
62% 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.
Common calls in Edmonds
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair in Edmonds, WA
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Edmonds: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Edmonds at a glance
- County
- Snohomish County
- Nearest city pages
- Bothell, Kirkland
- ZIP codes
- 98020, 98026
Edmonds plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Edmonds?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Edmonds, Census estimates put 19% of homes as built before 1960, 43% from 1960 to 1979, 25% from 1980 to 1999 and 13% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (43%).
Who licenses plumbers in Edmonds, WA?
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) certifies plumbers and registers contractors.
Are water heaters in Edmonds 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 Edmonds homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Mountlake Terrace (3 mi), Shoreline (4 mi), Kenmore (6 mi), Mukilteo (7 mi), Kingston (7 mi), Mill Creek (8 mi), Indianola (8 mi), Woodinville (10 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 Edmonds, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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