Lafayette County
Oxford, MS water damage cleanup and restoration
Water damage in Oxford, MS usually starts in one of a few places: a failed supply line or water heater, a roof or window leak, or water that gets into a basement or crawl space. 48% of Oxford's 16,558 homes were built in 2000 or later, so most water damage starts with supply lines, water heaters, appliances and roof or window leaks rather than old pipes. Restoration companies in our network serve 1 Oxford ZIP code in Lafayette County.
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Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Oxford, MS, 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; 1 Oxford ZIP code is covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
Local risks
What causes water damage in Oxford
Hidden leaks in newer construction
Newer Oxford houses often hide water heaters, air handlers and laundry on upper floors or in attics, so a failed fitting or condensate line can soak ceilings and walls below before anyone notices.
Apartments and shared walls
Renters occupy about 56% of Oxford's homes. In multi-unit buildings, water from one unit travels through floors and shared walls, so report leaks to the landlord or association in writing right away.
Hurricanes
Gulf Coast communities face storm surge and wind-driven rain.
Seasonal risks, licensing and FEMA history across the state are on the Mississippi page.
Census data
Oxford homes by the numbers
- Homes
- 16,558
- Median year built
- 1999
- Built before 1960
- 8%
- Owner-occupied
- 44%
Among the 6 Mississippi cities with pages on this site, Oxford ranks #6 by number of homes and has older housing than 0% of them (median build year 1999). Its share of pre-1960 homes (8%) is below the 18% average for those cities, so appliance and supply-line leaks are a bigger share of calls.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B25034, B25035, B25003); 26,801 residents per the 2024 population estimate.
Disaster history in Lafayette County
Since 2000, FEMA has included Lafayette County in 11 major disaster declarations: 7 severe storms, 2 hurricanes, 1 winter storm, 1 ice storm. The most recent was Severe Winter Storm in 2026 (DR-4899).
Source: OpenFEMA disaster declarations, retrieved October 5, 2026.
FAQ
Oxford water damage questions
Who do I call for water damage in Oxford?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Oxford, MS, 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; 1 Oxford ZIP code is covered. In newer homes here, appliance and supply-line leaks are the most common cause.
How old are homes in Oxford?
The median home in Oxford was built in 1999. About 8% of its 16,558 homes were built before 1960 and 48% 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 Lafayette County had federally declared disasters?
Yes. Since 2000, FEMA has included Lafayette County in 11 major disaster declarations for storms, floods, fires and similar events, most recently Severe Winter Storm (2026). Federal assistance is only available for declared events; most water damage is handled through homeowners or flood insurance.
Do you cover all of Oxford?
Restoration companies in our network cover 1 Oxford ZIP code. 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 Oxford
38655
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Also covered in Lafayette County: University · Abbeville · Paris · Taylor
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