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Water Damage Help in Winchester

Winchester sits about 2.58 miles from the center of downtown, in ZIP 89169, where Census estimates put the median home at 1978.

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What we know about Winchester

  • Winchester is an unincorporated town and census designated place in Clark County that contains part of the Las Vegas Strip and had 36,403 people at the 2020 census.Source en.wikipedia.org
  • The Clark County Commission created the town on April 23, 1951 and it is governed by the commission with advice from the Winchester Town Advisory Board.Source en.wikipedia.org
  • The post office labels addresses in Winchester as Las Vegas, so Winchester does not appear in mailing addresses.Source en.wikipedia.org
  • Wikipedia gives the area as 4.96 square miles in the infobox and 4.3 square miles in the text.Source en.wikipedia.org
  • Flamingo Wash runs underground through a six tunnel storm drain from Industrial Road under I-15, Caesars Palace and the LINQ, and the Imperial Palace garage took about three feet of water in the July 8, 1999 flood.Source en.wikipedia.org

Water damage in Winchester homes

Winchester is an unincorporated town run by Clark County, so building questions go to the county. Flamingo Wash runs underground through a six tunnel storm drain toward the Strip, and in 1999 the Imperial Palace garage took about three feet of water. Census estimates show about 73% of homes in ZIP 89169 are in buildings with five or more units, so many leaks here start in a neighbor's unit.

  • Building questions go to Clark County, not the City of Las Vegas.
  • In a condo, report the leak to the HOA and the unit above or beside you.
  • Mail still says Las Vegas, so name Winchester when you call the county.

Homes by year built in ZIP 89169

Census estimates from the ACS 2024 5-year count 14,061 homes in ZIP 89169. Older homes tend to have older supply lines and water heaters, which is where many leaks start.

  • 1939 or earlier35
  • 1940 to 1949310
  • 1950 to 1959659
  • 1960 to 19692,636
  • 1970 to 19794,497
  • 1980 to 19892,847
  • 1990 to 19991,874
  • 2000 to 2009907
  • 2010 to 2019215
  • 2020 or later81

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS via Census Reporter. More on ZIP 89169.

Questions from Winchester

Is Winchester inside the Dry Vegas service area?
Yes. The center of Winchester is about 2.58 miles from the middle of downtown Las Vegas, inside the 4 mile radius.
Which ZIP code is Winchester in?
The Census geocoder places the center of Winchester in ZIP 89169, which also takes in Winchester and Paradise Palms.
How old are the homes around Winchester?
Census estimates for ZIP 89169 put the median build year at 1978. The most common decade is 1970 to 1979, and about 58% of homes were built before 1980.
Who handles building permits in Winchester?
Clark County, because the area is unincorporated.
Are most homes in ZIP 89169 rented?
Census estimates show about 81% of occupied homes in ZIP 89169 are rented. Renters should tell the landlord in writing and check their own renters policy.
What is the first thing to do after a leak in Winchester?
Shut the water, stay clear of wet outlets and take photos. Then building questions go to Clark County, not the City of Las Vegas.
When do storms cause flooding near Winchester?
NWS Las Vegas says monsoon storms typically arrive in July and August, and flash floods sweep down dry washes or pour into low spots.
How many homes in ZIP 89169 are in larger buildings?
Census estimates put about 73% of homes in ZIP 89169 in buildings with five or more units, so leaks often cross into a neighbor's unit.
How fast does a wet room in Winchester need to be dried?
EPA says within 24 to 48 hours. Dry desert air helps surfaces, but water trapped under flooring or in walls still needs gear and readings.
How do I reach Dry Vegas from Winchester?
Call or text (725) 302-6540. Say where the water came from and which rooms are wet.

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