Arizona · 12 covered places · 67 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Pima County, AZ
We cover 12 cities and towns in Pima County, Arizona, across 67 ZIP codes, including Tucson, Marana, Vail. About 1,060,000 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 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 11% |
| 1960–1979 | 27% |
| 1980–1999 | 34% |
| 2000 or later | 27% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson | 916,333 | 14% |
| Marana | 39,051 | 2% |
| Vail | 31,665 | 0% |
| Green Valley | 31,041 | 1% |
| Sahuarita | 30,989 | 1% |
| Sells | 5,667 | 16% |
| Ajo | 4,313 | 46% |
| Arivaca | 494 | 4% |
| Mount Lemmon | 22 | 27% |
| Cortaro | – | – |
What goes wrong in Pima County homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
34% 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 44% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Natural gas in most homes
52% of occupied homes here heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters, ranges and dryers are common. That means gas line extensions for new appliances, flexible connector replacements and venting checks when a water heater is swapped. If you smell gas, leave first and call the gas utility from outside. See gas line repair.
Common plumbing work in Pima County
City pages in Pima County
Other covered towns in Pima County
- Ajo (1 ZIP)
- Arivaca (1 ZIP)
- Catalina (1 ZIP)
- Cortaro (1 ZIP)
- Green Valley (2 ZIPs)
- Marana (2 ZIPs)
- Mount Lemmon (1 ZIP)
- Rillito (1 ZIP)
- Sahuarita (1 ZIP)
- Sells (1 ZIP)
- Vail (1 ZIP)
Pima County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Pima County do you cover?
12 places: Ajo, Arivaca, Catalina, Cortaro, Green Valley, Marana, Mount Lemmon, Rillito, Sahuarita, Sells, Tucson, Vail. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Pima County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 12% of homes as built before 1960, 27% from 1960 to 1979, 34% from 1980 to 1999 and 27% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Pima 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 Pima County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Pima County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.