Polk County · Ankeny, IA
Plumbers in Ankeny, IA
Ankeny is in Polk County, Iowa. About 75,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 30,000 homes, 60% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (62%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 2 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Ankeny
50021, 50023
Ankeny homes and their plumbing
Here is how Ankeny's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 2%, 1940–1959 3%, 1960–1979 16%, 1980–1999 18%, 2000 or later 62%. 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 Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ames are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 3% |
| 1960–1979 | 16% |
| 1980–1999 | 18% |
| 2000 or later | 62% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 75,004
- Housing units
- 30,285
- Single-family detached
- 60%
- Owner-occupied
- 72%
- Heated with utility gas
- 64%
- Heated with electricity
- 34%
What goes wrong in Ankeny homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
62% 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
64% 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
20% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Iowa winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Hard water
Iowa water is generally hard. With 64% of homes here on gas, scale settles as sediment in gas water heater tanks, which then rumble and wear out early, and newer homes with tankless heaters need yearly descaling. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Ankeny
- Water Heater Replacement in Ankeny, IA
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Ankeny: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Ankeny at a glance
- County
- Polk County
- Nearest city pages
- Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ames
- ZIP codes
- 50021, 50023
Ankeny plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Ankeny?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Ankeny, Census estimates put 5% of homes as built before 1960, 16% from 1960 to 1979, 18% from 1980 to 1999 and 62% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (62%).
Who licenses plumbers in Ankeny, IA?
Iowa's Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbers statewide.
Are water heaters in Ankeny usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 64% of homes heating with utility gas, 34% 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 Ankeny homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Bondurant (8 mi), Altoona (9 mi), Urbandale (11 mi), Mitchellville (13 mi), Clive (13 mi), Mingo (17 mi), Waukee (17 mi), Collins (19 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 Ankeny, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Ankeny?
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