Hawaii · 8 covered places · 8 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Hawaii County, HI
We cover 8 cities and towns in Hawaii County, Hawaii, across 8 ZIP codes, including Hilo, Kamuela, Captain Cook. About 87,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1980 to 1999, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 5% |
| 1940–1959 | 8% |
| 1960–1979 | 27% |
| 1980–1999 | 35% |
| 2000 or later | 25% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Hilo | 50,971 | 18% |
| Kamuela | 13,326 | 5% |
| Captain Cook | 7,975 | 8% |
| Waikoloa | 7,407 | 1% |
| Ocean View | 3,781 | 2% |
| Waimea | 2,070 | 34% |
| Hawi | 1,537 | 24% |
| Honomu | 370 | 52% |
What goes wrong in Hawaii County homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
35% 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.
Common plumbing work in Hawaii County
Other covered towns in Hawaii County
- Captain Cook (1 ZIP)
- Hawi (1 ZIP)
- Hilo (1 ZIP)
- Honomu (1 ZIP)
- Kamuela (1 ZIP)
- Ocean View (1 ZIP)
- Waikoloa (1 ZIP)
- Waimea (1 ZIP)
Hawaii County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Hawaii County do you cover?
8 places: Captain Cook, Hawi, Hilo, Honomu, Kamuela, Ocean View, Waikoloa, Waimea. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Hawaii County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 13% of homes as built before 1960, 27% from 1960 to 1979, 35% from 1980 to 1999 and 25% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Hawaii County, HI?
Hawaii's Board of Electricians and Plumbers, under the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, licenses plumbers.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Hawaii County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Hawaii County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.