Florida · 4 covered places · 11 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Bay County, FL
We cover 4 cities and towns in Bay County, Florida, across 11 ZIP codes, including Panama City, Panama City Beach, Lynn Haven. About 171,000 people live in those ZIP codes. 37% of the homes were built in 2000 or later, so most calls are about water heaters, fixtures and clogs rather than old pipe.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 7% |
| 1960–1979 | 17% |
| 1980–1999 | 38% |
| 2000 or later | 37% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Panama City | 119,493 | 11% |
| Panama City Beach | 30,673 | 3% |
| Lynn Haven | 20,102 | 7% |
| Mexico Beach | 499 | 1% |
What goes wrong in Bay County homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
38% 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
87% 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.
Newer homes on their first water heater
37% 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.
Hard water
Florida water is generally hard. With 87% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure, and newer homes with tankless heaters need yearly descaling. See water softener installation.
Common plumbing work in Bay County
City pages in Bay County
Other covered towns in Bay County
- Lynn Haven (1 ZIP)
- Mexico Beach (1 ZIP)
- Panama City Beach (2 ZIPs)
Bay County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Bay County do you cover?
4 places: Lynn Haven, Mexico Beach, Panama City, Panama City Beach. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Bay County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 8% of homes as built before 1960, 17% from 1960 to 1979, 38% from 1980 to 1999 and 37% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Bay County, 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.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Bay County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Bay County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.