Sumter County · The Villages, FL
Plumbers in The Villages, FL
The Villages is in Sumter County, Florida. About 85,000 people live in the 3 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 58,000 homes, 97% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (92%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 3 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in The Villages
32162, 32163, 34762
The Villages homes and their plumbing
Here is how The Villages's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 0%, 1940–1959 1%, 1960–1979 1%, 1980–1999 6%, 2000 or later 92%. 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 Leesburg are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 0% |
| 1940–1959 | 1% |
| 1960–1979 | 1% |
| 1980–1999 | 6% |
| 2000 or later | 92% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 85,485
- Housing units
- 58,211
- Single-family detached
- 97%
- Owner-occupied
- 94%
- Heated with utility gas
- 38%
- Heated with electricity
- 61%
What goes wrong in The Villages homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
92% 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
61% 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 61% 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 The Villages
- Water Heater Replacement
- Water Softener Installation in The Villages, FL
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in The Villages: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
The Villages at a glance
- County
- Sumter County
- Nearest city pages
- Leesburg
- ZIP codes
- 32162, 32163, 34762
The Villages plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in The Villages?
In the ZIP codes we cover around The Villages, Census estimates put 1% of homes as built before 1960, 1% from 1960 to 1979, 6% from 1980 to 1999 and 92% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (92%).
Who licenses plumbers in The Villages, 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 The Villages usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 38% of homes heating with utility gas, 61% 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 The Villages homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Lady Lake (4 mi), Fruitland Park (5 mi), Coleman (9 mi), Sumterville (9 mi), Oxford (9 mi), Wildwood (9 mi), Ocklawaha (10 mi), Lake Panasoffkee (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 The Villages, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in The Villages?
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