Alabama · 6 covered places · 10 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Tuscaloosa County, AL
We cover 6 cities and towns in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, across 10 ZIP codes, including Tuscaloosa, Northport, Cottondale. About 186,000 people live in those ZIP codes. 36% of the homes were built in 2000 or later, so most calls are about water heaters, fixtures and clogs rather than old pipe.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 9% |
| 1960–1979 | 25% |
| 1980–1999 | 26% |
| 2000 or later | 36% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | 112,624 | 16% |
| Northport | 47,653 | 7% |
| Cottondale | 12,522 | 7% |
| Vance | 4,891 | 10% |
| Coker | 4,307 | 10% |
| Brookwood | 4,047 | 5% |
What goes wrong in Tuscaloosa County homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
36% 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.
Mostly electric homes
70% of occupied homes here heat with electricity, and electric tank water heaters are the norm. Failed elements and thermostats are repairable, but tanks that leak need replacement. Heat pump water heaters are an efficient replacement where there's space and airflow.
Common plumbing work in Tuscaloosa County
Other covered towns in Tuscaloosa County
- Brookwood (1 ZIP)
- Coker (1 ZIP)
- Cottondale (1 ZIP)
- Northport (3 ZIPs)
- Tuscaloosa (3 ZIPs)
- Vance (1 ZIP)
Tuscaloosa County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Tuscaloosa County do you cover?
6 places: Brookwood, Coker, Cottondale, Northport, Tuscaloosa, Vance. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Tuscaloosa County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 13% of homes as built before 1960, 25% from 1960 to 1979, 26% from 1980 to 1999 and 36% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
The Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board licenses plumbers and gas fitters, and its online search shows a license's status.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Tuscaloosa County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Tuscaloosa County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.