Snohomish County · Lake Stevens, WA
Plumbers in Lake Stevens, WA
Lake Stevens is in Snohomish County, Washington. About 52,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 18,000 homes, 84% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (40%), 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 Lake Stevens
98258
Lake Stevens homes and their plumbing
Here is how Lake Stevens's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 5%, 1940–1959 4%, 1960–1979 19%, 1980–1999 34%, 2000 or later 40%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs. Neighboring areas such as Everett, Snohomish, Marysville are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 5% |
| 1940–1959 | 4% |
| 1960–1979 | 19% |
| 1980–1999 | 34% |
| 2000 or later | 40% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 52,005
- Housing units
- 18,397
- Single-family detached
- 84%
- Owner-occupied
- 78%
- Heated with utility gas
- 44%
- Heated with electricity
- 45%
- Heated with propane
- 5%
What goes wrong in Lake Stevens homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
40% 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.
Winter freezes
27% 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 Lake Stevens
- Water Heater Replacement in Lake Stevens, WA
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Lake Stevens: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Lake Stevens at a glance
- County
- Snohomish County
- Nearest city pages
- Everett, Arlington
- ZIP codes
- 98258
Lake Stevens plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Lake Stevens?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Lake Stevens, Census estimates put 8% of homes as built before 1960, 19% from 1960 to 1979, 34% from 1980 to 1999 and 40% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (40%).
Who licenses plumbers in Lake Stevens, WA?
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) certifies plumbers and registers contractors.
Are water heaters in Lake Stevens usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 44% of homes heating with utility gas, 45% with electricity and 5% 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 Lake Stevens homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Granite Falls (8 mi), Mill Creek (11 mi), Monroe (11 mi), Clinton (12 mi), Mukilteo (12 mi), Langley (15 mi), Silvana (15 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 Lake Stevens, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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