Dane County · Sun Prairie, WI
Plumbers in Sun Prairie, WI
Sun Prairie is in Dane County, Wisconsin. About 44,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 18,000 homes, 57% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (45%), 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 Sun Prairie
53590
Sun Prairie homes and their plumbing
Here is how Sun Prairie's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 4%, 1940–1959 7%, 1960–1979 20%, 1980–1999 25%, 2000 or later 45%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs. Neighboring areas such as Madison are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 4% |
| 1940–1959 | 7% |
| 1960–1979 | 20% |
| 1980–1999 | 25% |
| 2000 or later | 45% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 43,965
- Housing units
- 18,292
- Single-family detached
- 57%
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- Heated with utility gas
- 73%
- Heated with electricity
- 21%
- Heated with propane
- 4%
What goes wrong in Sun Prairie homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
45% 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.
Natural gas in most homes
73% 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
30% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Wisconsin winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Hard water
Wisconsin water is generally hard. With 73% of homes here on gas, scale settles as sediment in gas water heater tanks, which then rumble and wear out early, and newer homes with tankless heaters need yearly descaling. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Sun Prairie
- Water Heater Replacement
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Softener Installation in Sun Prairie, WI
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Sun Prairie: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Sun Prairie at a glance
- County
- Dane County
- Nearest city pages
- Madison
- ZIP codes
- 53590
Sun Prairie plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Sun Prairie?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Sun Prairie, Census estimates put 11% of homes as built before 1960, 20% from 1960 to 1979, 25% from 1980 to 1999 and 45% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (45%).
Who licenses plumbers in Sun Prairie, WI?
Wisconsin's Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) licenses plumbers.
Are water heaters in Sun Prairie usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 73% of homes heating with utility gas, 21% with electricity and 4% with propane. 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 Sun Prairie homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Cottage Grove (6 mi), Deforest (6 mi), Windsor (6 mi), Marshall (9 mi), McFarland (11 mi), Waunakee (11 mi), Deerfield (12 mi), Waterloo (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 Sun Prairie, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Sun Prairie?
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