Polk County · Davenport, FL
Plumbers in Davenport, FL
Davenport is in Polk County, Florida. About 97,000 people live in the 4 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 44,000 homes, 64% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (69%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 4 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Davenport
33836, 33837, 33896, 33897
Davenport homes and their plumbing
Here is how Davenport's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 0%, 1940–1959 1%, 1960–1979 4%, 1980–1999 26%, 2000 or later 69%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs. Neighboring areas such as Haines City, Winter Haven, Kissimmee are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 0% |
| 1940–1959 | 1% |
| 1960–1979 | 4% |
| 1980–1999 | 26% |
| 2000 or later | 69% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 97,424
- Housing units
- 44,302
- Single-family detached
- 64%
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Heated with utility gas
- 8%
- Heated with electricity
- 88%
What goes wrong in Davenport homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
69% 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
88% 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 88% 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 calls in Davenport
- Water Heater Replacement
- Water Softener Installation in Davenport, FL
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Davenport: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Davenport at a glance
- County
- Polk County
- Nearest city pages
- Haines City, Winter Haven, Kissimmee, Lake Wales
- ZIP codes
- 33836, 33837, 33896, 33897
Davenport plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Davenport?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Davenport, Census estimates put 1% of homes as built before 1960, 4% from 1960 to 1979, 26% from 1980 to 1999 and 69% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (69%).
Who licenses plumbers in Davenport, 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.
Are water heaters in Davenport usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 8% of homes heating with utility gas, 88% with electricity. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so electricity is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Davenport homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Loughman (6 mi), Lake Alfred (8 mi), Lake Hamilton (8 mi), Dundee (10 mi), Waverly (12 mi), Auburndale (13 mi), Polk City (14 mi), Eagle Lake (16 mi).
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Davenport, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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