Los Angeles County · Los Angeles, CA
Plumbers in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles is in Los Angeles County, California. About 2.4 million people live in the 94 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 966,000 homes, 31% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built before 1940 (29%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 94 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Los Angeles
90001, 90002, 90003, 90004, 90005, 90006, 90007, 90008, 90009, 90010, 90011, 90012, 90013, 90014, 90015, 90016, 90017, 90018, 90019, 90020, 90021, 90022, 90023, 90024, 90025, 90026, 90027, 90028, 90029, 90030, 90031, 90032, 90033, 90034, 90035, 90036, 90037, 90038, 90039, 90040, 90041, 90042, 90043, 90044, 90045, 90046, 90047, 90048, 90049, 90050, 90051, 90052, 90053, 90054, 90055, 90056, 90057, 90058, 90059, 90060, 90061, 90062, 90063, 90064, 90065, 90066, 90067, 90068, 90070, 90071, 90072, 90073, 90074, 90075, 90076, 90077, 90078, 90079, 90080, 90081, 90082, 90083, 90084, 90086, 90087, 90088, 90089, 90091, 90093, 90095, 90096, 90099, 90134, 90189
Los Angeles homes and their plumbing
Here is how Los Angeles's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 29%, 1940–1959 23%, 1960–1979 22%, 1980–1999 14%, 2000 or later 12%. With that many older homes, original galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay drains are still common, so leaks, rust and root intrusion come up often.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 29% |
| 1940–1959 | 23% |
| 1960–1979 | 22% |
| 1980–1999 | 14% |
| 2000 or later | 12% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 2,384,216
- Housing units
- 965,946
- Single-family detached
- 31%
- Owner-occupied
- 28%
- Heated with utility gas
- 54%
- Heated with electricity
- 35%
What goes wrong in Los Angeles homes
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
52% of homes in Los Angeles's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960, 29% of them before 1940. 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.
Natural gas in most homes
54% 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.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 31% of homes here are single-family detached houses. In attached buildings a leak or clog often involves a shared stack or a neighbor's unit, so it's worth knowing which lines are yours and which belong to the building or HOA, and where your unit's own shutoff is.
Common calls in Los Angeles
- Whole-House Repiping
- Gas Line Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Water Heater Replacement
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Los Angeles: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Los Angeles at a glance
- County
- Los Angeles County
- ZIP codes
- 90001, 90002, 90003, 90004, 90005, 90006, 90007, 90008, 90009, 90010, 90011, 90012, 90013, 90014, 90015, 90016, 90017, 90018, 90019, 90020, 90021, 90022, 90023, 90024, 90025, 90026, 90027, 90028, 90029, 90030, 90031, 90032, 90033, 90034, 90035, 90036, 90037, 90038, 90039, 90040, 90041, 90042, 90043, 90044, 90045, 90046, 90047, 90048, 90049, 90050, 90051, 90052, 90053, 90054, 90055, 90056, 90057, 90058, 90059, 90060, 90061, 90062, 90063, 90064, 90065, 90066, 90067, 90068, 90070, 90071, 90072, 90073, 90074, 90075, 90076, 90077, 90078, 90079, 90080, 90081, 90082, 90083, 90084, 90086, 90087, 90088, 90089, 90091, 90093, 90095, 90096, 90099, 90134, 90189
Los Angeles plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Los Angeles?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Los Angeles, Census estimates put 52% of homes as built before 1960, 22% from 1960 to 1979, 14% from 1980 to 1999 and 12% in 2000 or later. The largest group is before 1940 (29%).
Who licenses plumbers in Los Angeles, CA?
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses plumbing contractors under the C-36 classification, and its online lookup shows license status.
Are water heaters in Los Angeles usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 54% of homes heating with utility gas, 35% with electricity. 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.
I rent in Los Angeles. Who pays for plumbing repairs?
About 72% of homes here are renter-occupied. In most cases the landlord is responsible for the building's plumbing, and tenants should report leaks right away and in writing. Damage a tenant causes, like a clog from something flushed, may be billed back. Your lease and California landlord-tenant law set the details.
Guides for Los Angeles homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Playa Vista (0 mi), Pacific Palisades (0 mi), Venice (0 mi), Playa Del Rey (0 mi), Harbor City (0 mi), San Pedro (0 mi), Wilmington (0 mi), Sunland (0 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 Los Angeles, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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