Arizona · 7 covered places · 9 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Cochise County, AZ
We cover 7 cities and towns in Cochise County, Arizona, across 9 ZIP codes, including Sierra Vista, Benson, Hereford. About 86,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1980 to 1999, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 5% |
| 1960–1979 | 25% |
| 1980–1999 | 38% |
| 2000 or later | 31% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista | 49,112 | 5% |
| Benson | 9,860 | 8% |
| Hereford | 9,713 | 4% |
| Willcox | 8,524 | 13% |
| Fort Huachuca | 5,125 | 8% |
| Pearce | 1,959 | 5% |
| Saint David | 1,942 | 11% |
What goes wrong in Cochise County homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
38% 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.
Very hard water
Arizona water is generally very hard. With 50% of homes here on gas, scale settles as sediment in gas water heater tanks, which then rumble and wear out early. See water softener installation.
Propane service
12% of homes here use bottled or tank propane for heat, typical of areas beyond the gas mains. Propane water heaters, ranges and generators need correctly sized lines and fittings rated for LP. See gas appliance hookups.
Common plumbing work in Cochise County
Other covered towns in Cochise County
- Benson (1 ZIP)
- Fort Huachuca (1 ZIP)
- Hereford (1 ZIP)
- Pearce (1 ZIP)
- Saint David (1 ZIP)
- Sierra Vista (2 ZIPs)
- Willcox (2 ZIPs)
Cochise County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Cochise County do you cover?
7 places: Benson, Fort Huachuca, Hereford, Pearce, Saint David, Sierra Vista, Willcox. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Cochise County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 6% of homes as built before 1960, 25% from 1960 to 1979, 38% from 1980 to 1999 and 31% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Cochise County, AZ?
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) licenses plumbing contractors; its website shows license class, status and complaint history.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Cochise County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Cochise County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.