Florida · 9 covered places · 11 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Sumter County, FL
We cover 9 cities and towns in Sumter County, Florida, across 11 ZIP codes, including The Villages, Wildwood, Bushnell. About 142,000 people live in those ZIP codes. 74% 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 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 2% |
| 1960–1979 | 7% |
| 1980–1999 | 16% |
| 2000 or later | 74% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| The Villages | 85,485 | 1% |
| Wildwood | 17,895 | 7% |
| Bushnell | 13,647 | 7% |
| Webster | 9,424 | 9% |
| Lake Panasoffkee | 5,748 | 18% |
| Oxford | 5,409 | 6% |
| Center Hill | 2,310 | 18% |
| Sumterville | 1,424 | 7% |
| Coleman | 697 | 33% |
What goes wrong in Sumter County homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
74% 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.
Mostly electric homes
71% 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 71% 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 Sumter County
Other covered towns in Sumter County
- Bushnell (1 ZIP)
- Center Hill (1 ZIP)
- Coleman (1 ZIP)
- Lake Panasoffkee (1 ZIP)
- Oxford (1 ZIP)
- Sumterville (1 ZIP)
- The Villages (3 ZIPs)
- Webster (1 ZIP)
- Wildwood (1 ZIP)
Sumter County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Sumter County do you cover?
9 places: Bushnell, Center Hill, Coleman, Lake Panasoffkee, Oxford, Sumterville, The Villages, Webster, Wildwood. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Sumter County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 3% of homes as built before 1960, 7% from 1960 to 1979, 16% from 1980 to 1999 and 74% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Sumter 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 Sumter County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Sumter County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.