Florida · 21 covered places · 78 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Palm Beach County, FL
We cover 21 cities and towns in Palm Beach County, Florida, across 78 ZIP codes, including West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Boca Raton. About 1,514,000 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 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 6% |
| 1960–1979 | 26% |
| 1980–1999 | 42% |
| 2000 or later | 24% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach | 388,455 | 13% |
| Lake Worth | 249,168 | 13% |
| Boca Raton | 245,646 | 3% |
| Boynton Beach | 176,909 | 4% |
| Delray Beach | 121,353 | 6% |
| Jupiter | 98,116 | 3% |
| Palm Beach Gardens | 79,388 | 1% |
| Wellington | 59,229 | 1% |
| Loxahatchee | 33,232 | 0% |
| Belle Glade | 19,773 | 14% |
What goes wrong in Palm Beach County 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.
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.
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 plumbing work in Palm Beach County
City pages in Palm Beach County
Other covered towns in Palm Beach County
- Belle Glade (1 ZIP)
- Cabana Colony (1 ZIP)
- Canal Point (1 ZIP)
- Greenacres (1 ZIP)
- Jupiter (5 ZIPs)
- Lake Harbor (1 ZIP)
- Lantana (1 ZIP)
- Loxahatchee (1 ZIP)
- North Palm Beach (1 ZIP)
- Pahokee (1 ZIP)
- Palm Beach (1 ZIP)
- Palm Beach Gardens (2 ZIPs)
- Riviera Beach (1 ZIP)
- Royal Palm Beach (1 ZIP)
- South Bay (1 ZIP)
- Wellington (1 ZIP)
Palm Beach County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Palm Beach County do you cover?
21 places: Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Cabana Colony, Canal Point, Delray Beach, Greenacres, Jupiter, Lake Harbor, Lake Worth, Lantana, Loxahatchee, North Palm Beach, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach, Royal Palm Beach, South Bay, Wellington, West Palm Beach. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Palm Beach County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 8% of homes as built before 1960, 26% from 1960 to 1979, 42% from 1980 to 1999 and 24% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Palm Beach County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.