Comanche County · Lawton, OK
Plumbers in Lawton, OK
Lawton is in Comanche County, Oklahoma. About 68,000 people live in the 3 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 31,000 homes, 70% 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.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 3 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Lawton
73501, 73502, 73505
Lawton homes and their plumbing
Here is how Lawton's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 3%, 1940–1959 16%, 1960–1979 40%, 1980–1999 26%, 2000 or later 16%. 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.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 16% |
| 1960–1979 | 40% |
| 1980–1999 | 26% |
| 2000 or later | 16% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 68,037
- Housing units
- 31,340
- Single-family detached
- 70%
- Owner-occupied
- 50%
- Heated with utility gas
- 42%
- Heated with electricity
- 53%
What goes wrong in Lawton 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.
Winter freezes
59% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold Oklahoma winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Hard water
Oklahoma water is generally hard. With 53% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Lawton
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair in Lawton, OK
- Water Softener Installation
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Lawton: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Lawton at a glance
- County
- Comanche County
- ZIP codes
- 73501, 73502, 73505
Lawton plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Lawton?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Lawton, Census estimates put 19% of homes as built before 1960, 40% from 1960 to 1979, 26% from 1980 to 1999 and 16% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (40%).
Who licenses plumbers in Lawton, OK?
The Oklahoma Construction Industries Board licenses plumbers and plumbing contractors.
Are water heaters in Lawton usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 42% of homes heating with utility gas, 53% with electricity. 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 Lawton homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Elgin (13 mi), Faxon (14 mi), Fletcher (18 mi), Walters (18 mi), Apache (19 mi), Chattanooga (19 mi), Cyril (23 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 Lawton, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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