Plumbers in Polk County, Iowa
Polk County, Iowa has 141 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees, employing 4,700 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 6.5 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 7.7 across Iowa.
Polk County ranks 71 of 87 counties in Iowa for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $81,090 per employee a year.
Across Iowa, plumbers earn a median of $61,230 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 141
- Their employees
- 4,700
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 6.5
Plumbers in Polk County: businesses and jobs
| Polk County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 141 | 1,108 | 111,207 |
| Their employees | 4,700 | 14,647 | 1,214,761 |
| Annual payroll | $381,125,000 | $1,050,811,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 6.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
The homes behind the work in Polk County
| Polk County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1940 | 14.2% (±0.5 points) | 23.5% | 11.7% |
| Homes lacking complete plumbing | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 14.9% (±0.7 points) | 6.9% | 10.3% |
| Households that rent | 32.6% (±0.8 points) | 28.3% | 34.8% |
Homes built before 1940: 14.2% (±0.5 points) in Polk County, lower than across Iowa (23.5%).
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 14.9% (±0.7 points) in Polk County, higher than across Iowa (6.9%).
Households that rent: 32.6% (±0.8 points) in Polk County, higher than across Iowa (28.3%).
Places in Polk County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 212,421 | 70.3% | 39.5% |
| Ankeny | 72,615 | 18.9% | 28.7% |
| West Des Moines | 71,083 | 27.6% | 42.6% |
| Urbandale | 46,595 | 33.7% | 21.9% |
| Johnston | 24,384 | 7.4% | 29.2% |
| Altoona | 21,495 | 27.7% | 31.3% |
| Clive | 19,012 | 28.1% | 24.6% |
| Grimes | 16,366 | 15.9% | 29.1% |
| Pleasant Hill | 11,136 | 24.8% | 21.6% |
| Bondurant | 8,560 | 13.6% | 9.0% |
| Polk City | 6,037 | 20.8% | 10.9% |
| Windsor Heights | 5,143 | 91.0% | 21.3% |
| Saylorville | 3,366 | 54.4% | 6.3% |
| Mitchellville | 2,579 | 79.1% | 21.6% |
| Elkhart | 899 | 28.3% | 18.9% |
Counties in Iowa with a similar number of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Polk County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County | 3 | 6.5 | +0.1 |
| Wright County | 4 | 6.4 | −0.1 |
| Cerro Gordo County | 15 | 6.6 | +0.1 |
| Bremer County | 7 | 6.6 | +0.2 |
| Clarke County | 3 | 6.6 | +0.2 |
| Winneshiek County | 6 | 6.6 | +0.2 |
Licenses for plumbers in Iowa
Federal rules and model codes for plumbers
- Safe Drinking Water Act lead-free plumbing (42 U.S.C. § 300g-6)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- International Plumbing Code (ICC) and Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Polk County
How many plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses are in Polk County?
The Census Bureau counts 141 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor businesses with employees in Polk County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do plumbers make in Polk County?
Pay is published by state: across Iowa, plumbers earn a median of $61,230 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do plumbers need a license in Polk County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Iowa, and a city or county in Polk County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: plumbers in Iowa (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- Safe Drinking Water Act lead-free plumbing (42 U.S.C. § 300g-6)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA respirable crystalline silica in construction (29 CFR 1926.1153)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polk County, Iowa
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