Florida · 9 covered places · 13 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Okaloosa County, FL
We cover 9 cities and towns in Okaloosa County, Florida, across 13 ZIP codes, including Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, Niceville. About 203,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1980 to 1999, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 5% |
| 1960–1979 | 25% |
| 1980–1999 | 38% |
| 2000 or later | 32% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Walton Beach | 58,731 | 10% |
| Crestview | 58,009 | 5% |
| Niceville | 33,948 | 3% |
| Destin | 18,632 | 1% |
| Mary Esther | 12,643 | 2% |
| Shalimar | 10,775 | 4% |
| Valparaiso | 4,117 | 23% |
| Eglin Afb | 3,917 | 2% |
| Hurlburt Field | 2,344 | 4% |
What goes wrong in Okaloosa 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
73% 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.
Hard water
Florida water is generally hard. With 73% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common plumbing work in Okaloosa County
Other covered towns in Okaloosa County
- Crestview (2 ZIPs)
- Destin (2 ZIPs)
- Eglin Afb (1 ZIP)
- Fort Walton Beach (3 ZIPs)
- Hurlburt Field (1 ZIP)
- Mary Esther (1 ZIP)
- Niceville (1 ZIP)
- Shalimar (1 ZIP)
- Valparaiso (1 ZIP)
Okaloosa County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Okaloosa County do you cover?
9 places: Crestview, Destin, Eglin Afb, Fort Walton Beach, Hurlburt Field, Mary Esther, Niceville, Shalimar, Valparaiso. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Okaloosa County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 6% of homes as built before 1960, 25% from 1960 to 1979, 38% from 1980 to 1999 and 32% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Okaloosa 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 Okaloosa County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Okaloosa County?
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