Pinal County · Apache Junction, AZ
Plumbers in Apache Junction, AZ
Apache Junction is in Pinal County, Arizona. About 55,000 people live in the 4 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 31,000 homes, 41% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (50%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 4 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Apache Junction
85117, 85119, 85120, 85178
Apache Junction homes and their plumbing
Here is how Apache Junction's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 0%, 1940–1959 3%, 1960–1979 17%, 1980–1999 50%, 2000 or later 30%. Most homes are old enough that original pipe, valves and water heaters are wearing out, but young enough that full repipes are a case-by-case call. Neighboring areas such as Mesa, Queen Creek, Gilbert are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 0% |
| 1940–1959 | 3% |
| 1960–1979 | 17% |
| 1980–1999 | 50% |
| 2000 or later | 30% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 54,919
- Housing units
- 30,892
- Single-family detached
- 41%
- Owner-occupied
- 81%
- Heated with utility gas
- 12%
- Heated with electricity
- 83%
- Heated with propane
- 3%
What goes wrong in Apache Junction homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
50% of homes were built between 1980 and 1999. Polybutylene supply pipe was installed widely in US homes from about 1978 to 1995, so houses from these years are worth checking for gray plastic pipe stamped PB2110, usually visible at the water heater or under sinks. Insurers and buyers often ask about it. See polybutylene replacement.
Mostly electric homes
83% 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.
Very hard water
Arizona water is generally very hard. With 83% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 41% of homes here are single-family detached houses. In attached buildings a leak or clog often involves a shared stack or a neighbor's unit, so it's worth knowing which lines are yours and which belong to the building or HOA, and where your unit's own shutoff is.
Common calls in Apache Junction
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement in Apache Junction, AZ
- Water Heater Replacement
- Water Softener Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Apache Junction: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Apache Junction at a glance
- County
- Pinal County
- Nearest city pages
- Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe
- ZIP codes
- 85117, 85119, 85120, 85178
Apache Junction plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Apache Junction?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Apache Junction, Census estimates put 3% of homes as built before 1960, 17% from 1960 to 1979, 50% from 1980 to 1999 and 30% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (50%).
Who licenses plumbers in Apache Junction, AZ?
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) licenses plumbing contractors; its website shows license class, status and complaint history.
Are water heaters in Apache Junction usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 12% of homes heating with utility gas, 83% with electricity and 3% with propane. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so electricity is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Apache Junction homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Gold Canyon (7 mi), Higley (14 mi), Fountain Hills (19 mi), Florence (24 mi), Rio Verde (24 mi).
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Apache Junction, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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