Anoka County · Andover, MN
Plumbers in Andover, MN
Andover is in Anoka County, Minnesota. About 49,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 17,000 homes, 89% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (41%), 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 Andover
55304
Andover homes and their plumbing
Here is how Andover's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 2%, 1940–1959 2%, 1960–1979 23%, 1980–1999 41%, 2000 or later 32%. 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 Anoka, Elk River are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 2% |
| 1960–1979 | 23% |
| 1980–1999 | 41% |
| 2000 or later | 32% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 49,452
- Housing units
- 17,318
- Single-family detached
- 89%
- Owner-occupied
- 94%
- Heated with utility gas
- 90%
- Heated with electricity
- 8%
What goes wrong in Andover homes
Natural gas in most homes
90% 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.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
41% 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.
Long, hard winters
27% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Minnesota winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Hard water
Minnesota water is generally hard. With 90% of homes here on gas, scale settles as sediment in gas water heater tanks, which then rumble and wear out early. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Andover
- Gas Line Repair
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Andover: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Andover at a glance
- County
- Anoka County
- Nearest city pages
- Anoka, Elk River
- ZIP codes
- 55304
Andover plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Andover?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Andover, Census estimates put 4% of homes as built before 1960, 23% from 1960 to 1979, 41% from 1980 to 1999 and 32% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (41%).
Who licenses plumbers in Andover, MN?
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry licenses plumbers and contractors and issues permits in many areas.
Are water heaters in Andover usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 90% of homes heating with utility gas, 8% 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 Andover homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Champlin (7 mi), Cedar (9 mi), Dayton (9 mi), Bethel (10 mi), Saint Francis (10 mi), Osseo (10 mi), Circle Pines (12 mi), Maple Grove (12 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 Andover, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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