Palm Beach County · Jupiter, FL
Plumbers in Jupiter, FL
Jupiter is in Palm Beach County, Florida. About 98,000 people live in the 5 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 48,000 homes, 55% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (53%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 5 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Jupiter
33458, 33468, 33469, 33477, 33478
Jupiter homes and their plumbing
Here is how Jupiter's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 0%, 1940–1959 3%, 1960–1979 18%, 1980–1999 53%, 2000 or later 26%. 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 Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Wellington are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 0% |
| 1940–1959 | 3% |
| 1960–1979 | 18% |
| 1980–1999 | 53% |
| 2000 or later | 26% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 98,116
- Housing units
- 48,162
- Single-family detached
- 55%
- Owner-occupied
- 82%
- Heated with utility gas
- 5%
- Heated with electricity
- 92%
What goes wrong in Jupiter homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
53% 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 calls in Jupiter
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Water Softener Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Jupiter: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Jupiter at a glance
- County
- Palm Beach County
- Nearest city pages
- Palm Beach Gardens, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Lake Worth
- ZIP codes
- 33458, 33468, 33469, 33477, 33478
Jupiter plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Jupiter?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Jupiter, Census estimates put 3% of homes as built before 1960, 18% from 1960 to 1979, 53% from 1980 to 1999 and 26% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (53%).
Who licenses plumbers in Jupiter, 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 Jupiter usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 5% of homes heating with utility gas, 92% 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 Jupiter homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Cabana Colony (5 mi), North Palm Beach (8 mi), Riviera Beach (10 mi), Hobe Sound (11 mi), Royal Palm Beach (16 mi), Palm Beach (16 mi), Port Salerno (16 mi), Greenacres (20 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 Jupiter, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Jupiter?
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