Miami-Dade County · Miami, FL
Plumbers in Miami, FL
Miami is in Miami-Dade County, Florida. About 1.8 million people live in the 95 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 738,000 homes, 42% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (28%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 95 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Miami
33101, 33102, 33106, 33111, 33112, 33116, 33122, 33124, 33125, 33126, 33127, 33128, 33129, 33130, 33131, 33132, 33133, 33134, 33135, 33136, 33137, 33138, 33142, 33143, 33144, 33145, 33146, 33147, 33150, 33151, 33152, 33153, 33155, 33156, 33157, 33158, 33161, 33162, 33163, 33164, 33165, 33166, 33167, 33168, 33169, 33170, 33172, 33173, 33174, 33175, 33176, 33177, 33178, 33179, 33180, 33181, 33182, 33183, 33184, 33185, 33186, 33187, 33188, 33189, 33190, 33191, 33192, 33193, 33194, 33195, 33196, 33197, 33198, 33199, 33206, 33222, 33231, 33233, 33234, 33238, 33242, 33243, 33245, 33247, 33255, 33256, 33257, 33261, 33265, 33266, 33269, 33280, 33283, 33296, 33299
Miami homes and their plumbing
Here is how Miami's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 4%, 1940–1959 19%, 1960–1979 28%, 1980–1999 26%, 2000 or later 23%. 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 Miami Beach, Hialeah are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 4% |
| 1940–1959 | 19% |
| 1960–1979 | 28% |
| 1980–1999 | 26% |
| 2000 or later | 23% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 1,849,309
- Housing units
- 738,136
- Single-family detached
- 42%
- Owner-occupied
- 52%
- Heated with utility gas
- 3%
- Heated with electricity
- 91%
What goes wrong in Miami homes
Mostly electric homes
91% 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.
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
28% of the housing here dates from 1960 to 1979. Original copper supply lines in those homes are now 45 to 65 years old, and cast iron drains of that age scale up inside and crack. Seized shutoff valves, pinhole leaks and recurring main-line clogs are common calls. A camera inspection shows the condition of the sewer line before anyone digs.
Hard water
Florida water is generally hard. With 91% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 42% of homes here are single-family detached houses. In attached buildings a leak or clog often involves a shared stack or a neighbor's unit, so it's worth knowing which lines are yours and which belong to the building or HOA, and where your unit's own shutoff is.
Common calls in Miami
- Water Heater Replacement
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Water Softener Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Miami: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Miami at a glance
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Nearest city pages
- Miami Beach, Hialeah
- ZIP codes
- 33101, 33102, 33106, 33111, 33112, 33116, 33122, 33124, 33125, 33126, 33127, 33128, 33129, 33130, 33131, 33132, 33133, 33134, 33135, 33136, 33137, 33138, 33142, 33143, 33144, 33145, 33146, 33147, 33150, 33151, 33152, 33153, 33155, 33156, 33157, 33158, 33161, 33162, 33163, 33164, 33165, 33166, 33167, 33168, 33169, 33170, 33172, 33173, 33174, 33175, 33176, 33177, 33178, 33179, 33180, 33181, 33182, 33183, 33184, 33185, 33186, 33187, 33188, 33189, 33190, 33191, 33192, 33193, 33194, 33195, 33196, 33197, 33198, 33199, 33206, 33222, 33231, 33233, 33234, 33238, 33242, 33243, 33245, 33247, 33255, 33256, 33257, 33261, 33265, 33266, 33269, 33280, 33283, 33296, 33299
Miami plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Miami?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Miami, Census estimates put 23% of homes as built before 1960, 28% from 1960 to 1979, 26% from 1980 to 1999 and 23% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (28%).
Who licenses plumbers in Miami, 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 Miami usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 3% of homes heating with utility gas, 91% 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 Miami homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Miami Springs (6 mi), Coral Gables (7 mi), Key Biscayne (7 mi), North Miami Beach (10 mi), Miami Lakes (11 mi), Opa Locka (11 mi), Miami Gardens (11 mi), Country Club (12 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 Miami, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Miami?
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