California · 21 covered places · 32 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Monterey County, CA
We cover 21 cities and towns in Monterey County, California, across 32 ZIP codes, including Salinas, Monterey, Seaside. About 419,000 people live in those ZIP codes. 27% of the homes were built before 1960, so galvanized pipe and old cast iron drains are common.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 7% |
| 1940–1959 | 19% |
| 1960–1979 | 32% |
| 1980–1999 | 26% |
| 2000 or later | 15% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Salinas | 196,107 | 24% |
| Monterey | 33,681 | 38% |
| Seaside | 32,253 | 32% |
| Marina | 27,617 | 10% |
| Soledad | 25,736 | 12% |
| Greenfield | 21,131 | 7% |
| King City | 17,124 | 13% |
| Pacific Grove | 15,003 | 56% |
| Carmel | 12,377 | 32% |
| Castroville | 11,147 | 21% |
What goes wrong in Monterey County homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
32% of the housing here dates from 1960 to 1979. Original copper supply lines in those homes are now 45 to 65 years old, and cast iron drains of that age scale up inside and crack. Seized shutoff valves, pinhole leaks and recurring main-line clogs are common calls. A camera inspection shows the condition of the sewer line before anyone digs.
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
27% of homes in Monterey County's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960. Houses that old often still have galvanized steel supply lines that rust closed from the inside, and cast iron or clay sewer pipe that cracks and lets roots in. Weak pressure at upstairs fixtures, brown water after a shutoff and slow drains are the usual clues. Typical fixes are whole-house repiping and a sewer camera inspection.
Common plumbing work in Monterey County
Other covered towns in Monterey County
- Bradley (1 ZIP)
- Carmel (2 ZIPs)
- Carmel By The Sea (1 ZIP)
- Carmel Valley (1 ZIP)
- Castroville (1 ZIP)
- Chualar (1 ZIP)
- Gonzales (1 ZIP)
- Greenfield (1 ZIP)
- Jolon (1 ZIP)
- King City (1 ZIP)
- Marina (1 ZIP)
- Monterey (4 ZIPs)
- Moss Landing (1 ZIP)
- Pacific Grove (1 ZIP)
- Pebble Beach (1 ZIP)
- Salinas (8 ZIPs)
- San Ardo (1 ZIP)
- San Lucas (1 ZIP)
- Seaside (1 ZIP)
- Soledad (1 ZIP)
- Spreckels (1 ZIP)
Monterey County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Monterey County do you cover?
21 places: Bradley, Carmel, Carmel By The Sea, Carmel Valley, Castroville, Chualar, Gonzales, Greenfield, Jolon, King City, Marina, Monterey, Moss Landing, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Salinas, San Ardo, San Lucas, Seaside, Soledad, Spreckels. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Monterey County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 27% of homes as built before 1960, 32% from 1960 to 1979, 26% from 1980 to 1999 and 15% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Monterey 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 Monterey County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Monterey County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.