Adams County · Commerce City, CO
Plumbers in Commerce City, CO
Commerce City is in Adams County, Colorado. About 60,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 20,000 homes, 80% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (55%), 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 Commerce City
80022, 80037
Commerce City homes and their plumbing
Here is how Commerce City's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 3%, 1940–1959 24%, 1960–1979 10%, 1980–1999 8%, 2000 or later 55%. With that many older homes, original galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay drains are still common, so leaks, rust and root intrusion come up often. Neighboring areas such as Denver, Brighton, Aurora are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 24% |
| 1960–1979 | 10% |
| 1980–1999 | 8% |
| 2000 or later | 55% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 59,556
- Housing units
- 19,929
- Single-family detached
- 80%
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Heated with utility gas
- 72%
- Heated with electricity
- 22%
What goes wrong in Commerce City homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
55% 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.
Natural gas in most homes
72% 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
37% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Colorado winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
27% of homes in Commerce City's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960. Houses that old often still have galvanized steel supply lines that rust closed from the inside, and cast iron or clay sewer pipe that cracks and lets roots in. Weak pressure at upstairs fixtures, brown water after a shutoff and slow drains are the usual clues. Typical fixes are whole-house repiping and a sewer camera inspection.
Common calls in Commerce City
- Water Heater Replacement in Commerce City, CO
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Whole-House Repiping
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Commerce City: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Commerce City at a glance
- County
- Adams County
- Nearest city pages
- Denver, Brighton, Aurora, Westminster, Broomfield
- ZIP codes
- 80022, 80037
Commerce City plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Commerce City?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Commerce City, Census estimates put 27% of homes as built before 1960, 10% from 1960 to 1979, 8% from 1980 to 1999 and 55% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (55%).
Who licenses plumbers in Commerce City, CO?
Colorado's State Plumbing Board, part of the Division of Professions and Occupations, licenses plumbers; most jurisdictions also require permits.
Are water heaters in Commerce City usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 72% of homes heating with utility gas, 22% 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 Commerce City homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Dupont (4 mi), Thornton (7 mi), Eastlake (7 mi), Henderson (7 mi), Wheat Ridge (15 mi), Dacono (15 mi), Fort Lupton (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 Commerce City, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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