Ross County · Chillicothe, OH
Plumbers in Chillicothe, OH
Chillicothe is in Ross County, Ohio. About 56,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 23,000 homes, 71% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (25%), 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 Chillicothe
45601
Chillicothe homes and their plumbing
Here is how Chillicothe's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 18%, 1940–1959 20%, 1960–1979 25%, 1980–1999 25%, 2000 or later 12%. 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.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 18% |
| 1940–1959 | 20% |
| 1960–1979 | 25% |
| 1980–1999 | 25% |
| 2000 or later | 12% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 56,453
- Housing units
- 23,358
- Single-family detached
- 71%
- Owner-occupied
- 69%
- Heated with utility gas
- 39%
- Heated with electricity
- 44%
- Heated with fuel oil
- 3%
- Heated with propane
- 10%
What goes wrong in Chillicothe homes
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
38% of homes in Chillicothe's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960, 18% of them before 1940. 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.
Long, hard winters
63% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Ohio winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Hard water
Ohio water is generally hard. With 44% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Chillicothe
- Whole-House Repiping
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair in Chillicothe, OH
Also available in Chillicothe: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Chillicothe at a glance
- County
- Ross County
- ZIP codes
- 45601
Chillicothe plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Chillicothe?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Chillicothe, Census estimates put 38% of homes as built before 1960, 25% from 1960 to 1979, 25% from 1980 to 1999 and 12% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (25%).
Who licenses plumbers in Chillicothe, OH?
The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) licenses plumbing contractors; many cities also register them.
Are water heaters in Chillicothe usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 39% of homes heating with utility gas, 44% with electricity, 3% with fuel oil and 10% 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 Chillicothe homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Bourneville (10 mi), Kingston (10 mi), Frankfort (11 mi), Richmond Dale (13 mi), Clarksburg (14 mi), Waverly (15 mi), Adelphi (16 mi), Laurelville (16 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 Chillicothe, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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