Lee County · Lehigh Acres, FL
Plumbers in Lehigh Acres, FL
Lehigh Acres is in Lee County, Florida. About 125,000 people live in the 7 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 40,000 homes, 81% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (61%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 7 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Lehigh Acres
33936, 33970, 33971, 33972, 33973, 33974, 33976
Lehigh Acres homes and their plumbing
Here is how Lehigh Acres's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 0%, 1940–1959 2%, 1960–1979 17%, 1980–1999 21%, 2000 or later 61%. 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 Fort Myers, Cape Coral are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 0% |
| 1940–1959 | 2% |
| 1960–1979 | 17% |
| 1980–1999 | 21% |
| 2000 or later | 61% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 125,030
- Housing units
- 40,440
- Single-family detached
- 81%
- Owner-occupied
- 68%
- Heated with utility gas
- 1%
- Heated with electricity
- 95%
What goes wrong in Lehigh Acres homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
61% 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
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.
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, and newer homes with tankless heaters need yearly descaling. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Lehigh Acres
- Water Heater Replacement
- Water Softener Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Lehigh Acres: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Lehigh Acres at a glance
- County
- Lee County
- Nearest city pages
- Fort Myers, Cape Coral
- ZIP codes
- 33936, 33970, 33971, 33972, 33973, 33974, 33976
Lehigh Acres plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Lehigh Acres?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Lehigh Acres, Census estimates put 2% of homes as built before 1960, 17% from 1960 to 1979, 21% from 1980 to 1999 and 61% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (61%).
Who licenses plumbers in Lehigh Acres, 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 Lehigh Acres usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 1% 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 Lehigh Acres homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Alva (7 mi), Labelle (14 mi), North Fort Myers (15 mi), Estero (16 mi), Immokalee (18 mi), Bonita Springs (20 mi), Fort Myers Beach (21 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 Lehigh Acres, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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