Yavapai County · Prescott, AZ

Plumbers in Prescott, AZ

Prescott is in Yavapai County, Arizona. About 65,000 people live in the 6 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 37,000 homes, 73% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (34%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.

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6 ZIP codes covered

ZIP codes we cover in Prescott

86301, 86302, 86303, 86304, 86305, 86313

Prescott homes and their plumbing

Here is how Prescott's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 5%, 1940–1959 6%, 1960–1979 23%, 1980–1999 34%, 2000 or later 33%. 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 Prescott Valley are covered too.

When Prescott homes were built

Year built	Share of homes
Before 1940	5%
1940–1959	6%
1960–1979	23%
1980–1999	34%
2000 or later	33%

Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Residents in covered ZIPs: 65,412
Housing units: 37,038
Single-family detached: 73%
Owner-occupied: 73%
Heated with utility gas: 62%
Heated with electricity: 22%
Heated with propane: 12%

What goes wrong in Prescott 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.

Natural gas in most homes

62% 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.

Very hard water

Arizona water is generally very hard. With 62% 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.

Common calls in Prescott

Hard Water & Filtration in Prescott, AZ

Also available in Prescott: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.

Prescott at a glance

County: Yavapai County
Nearest city pages: Prescott Valley
ZIP codes: 86301, 86302, 86303, 86304, 86305, 86313

Prescott plumbing FAQ

How old are the homes in Prescott?

In the ZIP codes we cover around Prescott, Census estimates put 11% of homes as built before 1960, 23% from 1960 to 1979, 34% from 1980 to 1999 and 33% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (34%).

Who licenses plumbers in Prescott, AZ?

The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) licenses plumbing contractors; its website shows license class, status and complaint history.

Are water heaters in Prescott usually gas or electric?

Census data for the area show 62% of homes heating with utility gas, 22% with electricity and 12% with propane. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so utility gas is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.

Guides for Prescott homeowners

Nearby areas

Prescott Valley All of Yavapai County All of Arizona

Also covered nearby: Dewey (7 mi), Chino Valley (12 mi), Humboldt (12 mi), Kirkland (16 mi), Mayer (16 mi), Paulden (21 mi), Jerome (22 mi), Clarkdale (25 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 Prescott, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.

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