Onondaga County · Liverpool, NY
Plumbers in Liverpool, NY
Liverpool is in Onondaga County, New York. About 51,000 people live in the 3 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 24,000 homes, 60% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (40%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 3 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Liverpool
13088, 13089, 13090
Liverpool homes and their plumbing
Here is how Liverpool's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 6%, 1940–1959 16%, 1960–1979 40%, 1980–1999 26%, 2000 or later 12%. 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 Syracuse are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 6% |
| 1940–1959 | 16% |
| 1960–1979 | 40% |
| 1980–1999 | 26% |
| 2000 or later | 12% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 51,055
- Housing units
- 23,833
- Single-family detached
- 60%
- Owner-occupied
- 64%
- Heated with utility gas
- 70%
- Heated with electricity
- 25%
What goes wrong in Liverpool homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
40% 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
70% 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
61% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long New York winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common calls in Liverpool
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair in Liverpool, NY
Also available in Liverpool: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Liverpool at a glance
- County
- Onondaga County
- Nearest city pages
- Syracuse
- ZIP codes
- 13088, 13089, 13090
Liverpool plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Liverpool?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Liverpool, Census estimates put 22% of homes as built before 1960, 40% from 1960 to 1979, 26% from 1980 to 1999 and 12% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (40%).
Who licenses plumbers in Liverpool, NY?
New York has no statewide plumbing license; New York City and other municipalities license plumbers locally.
Are water heaters in Liverpool usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 70% of homes heating with utility gas, 25% 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 Liverpool homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Camillus (5 mi), Baldwinsville (7 mi), East Syracuse (8 mi), Jamesville (8 mi), Brewerton (9 mi), Minoa (10 mi), Nedrow (10 mi), Pennellville (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 Liverpool, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Liverpool?
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