California · 6 covered places · 9 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Madera County, CA
We cover 6 cities and towns in Madera County, California, across 9 ZIP codes, including Madera, Chowchilla, Coarsegold. About 154,000 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 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 10% |
| 1960–1979 | 25% |
| 1980–1999 | 32% |
| 2000 or later | 30% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Madera | 108,557 | 14% |
| Chowchilla | 24,088 | 21% |
| Coarsegold | 11,144 | 7% |
| Oakhurst | 6,490 | 12% |
| North Fork | 2,778 | 11% |
| Ahwahnee | 1,248 | 7% |
What goes wrong in Madera County homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
32% 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.
Propane service
20% 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 Madera County
Other covered towns in Madera County
- Ahwahnee (1 ZIP)
- Chowchilla (1 ZIP)
- Coarsegold (1 ZIP)
- Madera (4 ZIPs)
- North Fork (1 ZIP)
- Oakhurst (1 ZIP)
Madera County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Madera County do you cover?
6 places: Ahwahnee, Chowchilla, Coarsegold, Madera, North Fork, Oakhurst. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Madera County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 13% of homes as built before 1960, 25% from 1960 to 1979, 32% from 1980 to 1999 and 30% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Madera County, CA?
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses plumbing contractors under the C-36 classification, and its online lookup shows license status.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Madera County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Madera County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.