Palm Beach County · Boca Raton, FL
Plumbers in Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton is in Palm Beach County, Florida. About 246,000 people live in the 16 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 119,000 homes, 41% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (56%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 16 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Boca Raton
33427, 33428, 33429, 33431, 33432, 33433, 33434, 33464, 33481, 33486, 33487, 33488, 33496, 33497, 33498, 33499
Boca Raton homes and their plumbing
Here is how Boca Raton's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 0%, 1940–1959 3%, 1960–1979 28%, 1980–1999 56%, 2000 or later 13%. 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 Delray Beach, Pompano Beach, Boynton Beach are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 0% |
| 1940–1959 | 3% |
| 1960–1979 | 28% |
| 1980–1999 | 56% |
| 2000 or later | 13% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 245,646
- Housing units
- 119,149
- Single-family detached
- 41%
- Owner-occupied
- 72%
- Heated with utility gas
- 4%
- Heated with electricity
- 92%
What goes wrong in Boca Raton homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
56% 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.
Mostly electric homes
92% of occupied homes here heat with electricity, and electric tank water heaters are the norm. Failed elements and thermostats are repairable, but tanks that leak need replacement. Heat pump water heaters are an efficient replacement where there's space and airflow.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 41% 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.
Hard water
Florida water is generally hard. With 92% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Boca Raton
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Water Softener Installation
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Boca Raton: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Boca Raton at a glance
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Nearest city pages
- Delray Beach, Pompano Beach, Boynton Beach
- ZIP codes
- 33427, 33428, 33429, 33431, 33432, 33433, 33434, 33464, 33481, 33486, 33487, 33488, 33496, 33497, 33498, 33499
Boca Raton plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Boca Raton?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Boca Raton, Census estimates put 3% of homes as built before 1960, 28% from 1960 to 1979, 56% from 1980 to 1999 and 13% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (56%).
Who licenses plumbers in Boca Raton, FL?
Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) licenses plumbing contractors through the Construction Industry Licensing Board; check any license on the DBPR site.
Are water heaters in Boca Raton usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 4% of homes heating with utility gas, 92% with electricity. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so electricity is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Boca Raton homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Deerfield Beach (5 mi), Coconut Creek (8 mi), Margate (11 mi), Coral Springs (12 mi), Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (12 mi), Oakland Park (14 mi), Tamarac (15 mi), Lantana (15 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 Boca Raton, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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