Vanderburgh County
Evansville, IN water damage cleanup and restoration
Most water damage calls in Evansville, IN come down to plumbing failures, roof leaks and storm water. 50% of Evansville's 58,785 homes were built before 1960, and 22% before 1940, so galvanized pipe, cast-iron drains, plaster walls and older foundations are common. Restoration companies in our network serve 31 Evansville ZIP codes in Vanderburgh County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Evansville, IN, shut off the water or power if it's safe, then call (833) 462-1975. We connect you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP; 31 Evansville ZIP codes are covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Evansville
Aging pipes and drains
With 50% of homes built before 1960, many Evansville houses still have galvanized supply lines that corrode from the inside and cast-iron or clay drains that crack. Leaks often start slowly inside walls or under floors.
Sump pump failure
Storm power outages stop sump pumps in basements.
Many neighborhoods, many causes
Evansville spans 31 ZIP codes, so the causes vary by neighborhood: older streets see more pipe and drain failures, newer subdivisions more appliance and supply-line leaks, and low-lying areas more storm water.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Indiana page.
Census data
Evansville homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 58,785
- Median year built
- 1960
- Built before 1960
- 50%
- Owner-occupied
- 54%
Among the 15 Indiana cities with pages on this site, Evansville ranks #1 by number of homes and has older housing than 93% of them (median build year 1960). Its share of pre-1960 homes (50%) is well above the 25% average for those cities, which points to more pipe, drain and foundation leaks.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 115,395 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Vanderburgh County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Vanderburgh County in 12 major disaster declarations: 9 severe storms, 2 floods, 1 tornado. The most recent was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding in 2025 (DR-4882).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Evansville water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Evansville?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Evansville, IN, shut off the water or power if it's safe, then call (833) 462-1975. We connect you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP; 31 Evansville ZIP codes are covered. With many older homes here, hidden pipe and drain leaks are common, so ask for a moisture check behind walls.
How old are homes in Evansville?
The median home in Evansville was built in 1960. About 50% of its 58,785 homes were built before 1960 and 9% in 2000 or later, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Older homes are more likely to have corroded pipes and drains; newer homes see more appliance and supply-line leaks.
Has Vanderburgh County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Vanderburgh County in 12 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (2025). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Evansville?
Restoration companies in our network cover 31 Evansville ZIP codes. Coverage is set ZIP by ZIP, so enter yours in the ZIP checker or call to confirm a company serves your address.
Common calls
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ZIP codes covered in Evansville
47701, 47702, 47703, 47704, 47705, 47706, 47708, 47710, 47711, 47712, 47713, 47714, 47715, 47716, 47719, 47720, 47722, 47724, 47725, 47728, 47730, 47731, 47732, 47733, 47734, 47735, 47736, 47737, 47740, 47747, 47750
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Guides for Evansville homeowners
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