Benton County · Richland, WA
Plumbers in Richland, WA
Richland is in Benton County, Washington. About 62,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 26,000 homes, 63% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (37%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 2 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Richland
99352, 99354
Richland homes and their plumbing
Here is how Richland's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 1%, 1940–1959 25%, 1960–1979 22%, 1980–1999 16%, 2000 or later 37%. 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. Neighboring areas such as Pasco, Kennewick are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 25% |
| 1960–1979 | 22% |
| 1980–1999 | 16% |
| 2000 or later | 37% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 62,218
- Housing units
- 26,329
- Single-family detached
- 63%
- Owner-occupied
- 65%
- Heated with utility gas
- 26%
- Heated with electricity
- 72%
What goes wrong in Richland homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
37% 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.
Mostly electric homes
72% of occupied homes here heat with electricity, and electric tank water heaters are the norm. Failed elements and thermostats are repairable, but tanks that leak need replacement. Heat pump water heaters are an efficient replacement where there's space and airflow.
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
26% of homes in Richland's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960. 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.
Winter freezes
48% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold Washington winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common calls in Richland
- Water Heater Replacement
- Whole-House Repiping
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair in Richland, WA
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Richland: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Richland at a glance
- County
- Benton County
- Nearest city pages
- Pasco, Kennewick
- ZIP codes
- 99352, 99354
Richland plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Richland?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Richland, Census estimates put 26% of homes as built before 1960, 22% from 1960 to 1979, 16% from 1980 to 1999 and 37% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (37%).
Who licenses plumbers in Richland, WA?
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) certifies plumbers and registers contractors.
Are water heaters in Richland usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 26% of homes heating with utility gas, 72% 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 Richland homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: West Richland (5 mi), Benton City (9 mi), Burbank (16 mi), Prosser (23 mi), Wallula (23 mi), Mesa (24 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 Richland, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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