Florida · 23 covered places · 48 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Polk County, FL
We cover 23 cities and towns in Polk County, Florida, across 48 ZIP codes, including Lakeland, Winter Haven, Davenport. About 730,000 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 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 8% |
| 1960–1979 | 22% |
| 1980–1999 | 33% |
| 2000 or later | 35% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland | 269,002 | 12% |
| Winter Haven | 117,920 | 12% |
| Davenport | 97,424 | 1% |
| Haines City | 49,133 | 10% |
| Lake Wales | 41,638 | 14% |
| Auburndale | 39,146 | 15% |
| Bartow | 32,738 | 23% |
| Mulberry | 25,617 | 7% |
| Polk City | 13,676 | 4% |
| Frostproof | 11,072 | 12% |
What goes wrong in Polk County homes
Mostly electric homes
93% 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.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
33% 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.
Hard water
Florida water is generally hard. With 93% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common plumbing work in Polk County
City pages in Polk County
Other covered towns in Polk County
- Alturas (1 ZIP)
- Auburndale (1 ZIP)
- Babson Park (1 ZIP)
- Bartow (2 ZIPs)
- Davenport (4 ZIPs)
- Dundee (1 ZIP)
- Eagle Lake (1 ZIP)
- Fort Meade (1 ZIP)
- Frostproof (1 ZIP)
- Haines City (2 ZIPs)
- Highland City (1 ZIP)
- Indian Lake Estates (1 ZIP)
- Kathleen (1 ZIP)
- Lake Alfred (1 ZIP)
- Lake Hamilton (1 ZIP)
- Lake Wales (3 ZIPs)
- Loughman (1 ZIP)
- Mulberry (1 ZIP)
- Nichols (1 ZIP)
- Polk City (1 ZIP)
- Waverly (1 ZIP)
Polk County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Polk County do you cover?
23 places: Alturas, Auburndale, Babson Park, Bartow, Davenport, Dundee, Eagle Lake, Fort Meade, Frostproof, Haines City, Highland City, Indian Lake Estates, Kathleen, Lake Alfred, Lake Hamilton, Lake Wales, Lakeland, Loughman, Mulberry, Nichols, Polk City, Waverly, Winter Haven. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Polk County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 11% of homes as built before 1960, 22% from 1960 to 1979, 33% from 1980 to 1999 and 35% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Polk 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 Polk County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Polk County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.