San Bernardino County · Victorville, CA
Plumbers in Victorville, CA
Victorville is in San Bernardino County, California. About 153,000 people live in the 3 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 45,000 homes, 77% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (42%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 3 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Victorville
92392, 92394, 92395
Victorville homes and their plumbing
Here is how Victorville's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 2%, 1940–1959 6%, 1960–1979 13%, 1980–1999 42%, 2000 or later 38%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs. Neighboring areas such as Hesperia are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 6% |
| 1960–1979 | 13% |
| 1980–1999 | 42% |
| 2000 or later | 38% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 152,905
- Housing units
- 44,688
- Single-family detached
- 77%
- Owner-occupied
- 61%
- Heated with utility gas
- 78%
- Heated with electricity
- 14%
What goes wrong in Victorville homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
42% 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
78% 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.
Newer homes on their first water heater
38% of homes here were built in 2000 or later. Those houses usually have PEX or CPVC supply lines in good shape, so the work is on equipment: original tank water heaters past their 8 to 12 year service life, expansion tanks, pressure regulators and fixtures. See water heater replacement.
Common calls in Victorville
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Gas Line Repair
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Victorville: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Victorville at a glance
- County
- San Bernardino County
- ZIP codes
- 92392, 92394, 92395
Victorville plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Victorville?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Victorville, Census estimates put 7% of homes as built before 1960, 13% from 1960 to 1979, 42% from 1980 to 1999 and 38% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (42%).
Who licenses plumbers in Victorville, 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 Victorville usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 78% of homes heating with utility gas, 14% 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.
Guides for Victorville homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Adelanto (6 mi), Apple Valley (8 mi), Phelan (11 mi), Helendale (15 mi), Pinon Hills (16 mi), Cedarpines Park (20 mi), Crestline (20 mi), Wrightwood (20 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 Victorville, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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