St. Lucie County · Fort Pierce, FL

Plumbers in Fort Pierce, FL

Fort Pierce is in St. Lucie County, Florida. About 102,000 people live in the 11 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 49,000 homes, 55% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (38%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.

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11 ZIP codes covered

ZIP codes we cover in Fort Pierce

34945, 34946, 34947, 34948, 34949, 34950, 34951, 34954, 34979, 34981, 34982

Fort Pierce homes and their plumbing

Here is how Fort Pierce's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 2%, 1940–1959 12%, 1960–1979 27%, 1980–1999 38%, 2000 or later 21%. Most homes are old enough that original pipe, valves and water heaters are wearing out, but young enough that full repipes are a case-by-case call. Neighboring areas such as Port Saint Lucie, Vero Beach are covered too.

When Fort Pierce homes were built

Year built	Share of homes
Before 1940	2%
1940–1959	12%
1960–1979	27%
1980–1999	38%
2000 or later	21%

Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Residents in covered ZIPs: 101,720
Housing units: 48,970
Single-family detached: 55%
Owner-occupied: 66%
Heated with utility gas: 2%
Heated with electricity: 95%

What goes wrong in Fort Pierce homes

Mostly electric homes

95% 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

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.

Hard water

Florida water is generally hard. With 95% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.

Common calls in Fort Pierce

Also available in Fort Pierce: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.

Fort Pierce at a glance

County: St. Lucie County
Nearest city pages: Port Saint Lucie, Vero Beach
ZIP codes: 34945, 34946, 34947, 34948, 34949, 34950, 34951, 34954, 34979, 34981, 34982

Fort Pierce plumbing FAQ

How old are the homes in Fort Pierce?

In the ZIP codes we cover around Fort Pierce, Census estimates put 14% of homes as built before 1960, 27% from 1960 to 1979, 38% from 1980 to 1999 and 21% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (38%).

Who licenses plumbers in Fort Pierce, 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 Fort Pierce usually gas or electric?

Census data for the area show 2% of homes heating with utility gas, 95% 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 Fort Pierce homeowners

Nearby areas

Port Saint Lucie Vero Beach All of Florida

Also covered nearby: Jensen Beach (14 mi), Stuart (17 mi), Palm City (18 mi), Winter Beach (20 mi), Port Salerno (21 mi), Wabasso (23 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 Fort Pierce, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.

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