Illinois · 11 covered places · 13 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Jackson County, IL
We cover 11 cities and towns in Jackson County, Illinois, across 13 ZIP codes, including Carbondale, Murphysboro, De Soto. About 55,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1960 to 1979, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 10% |
| 1940–1959 | 14% |
| 1960–1979 | 34% |
| 1980–1999 | 26% |
| 2000 or later | 17% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Carbondale | 29,670 | 18% |
| Murphysboro | 13,995 | 32% |
| De Soto | 3,064 | 24% |
| Makanda | 2,069 | 22% |
| Ava | 1,912 | 25% |
| Elkville | 1,178 | 38% |
| Campbell Hill | 790 | 26% |
| Vergennes | 752 | 24% |
| Grand Tower | 670 | 53% |
| Gorham | 569 | 37% |
What goes wrong in Jackson County homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
34% 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.
Long, hard winters
58% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Illinois winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Hard water
Illinois water is generally hard. With 57% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common plumbing work in Jackson County
Other covered towns in Jackson County
- Ava (1 ZIP)
- Campbell Hill (1 ZIP)
- Carbondale (3 ZIPs)
- De Soto (1 ZIP)
- Dowell (1 ZIP)
- Elkville (1 ZIP)
- Gorham (1 ZIP)
- Grand Tower (1 ZIP)
- Makanda (1 ZIP)
- Murphysboro (1 ZIP)
- Vergennes (1 ZIP)
Jackson County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Jackson County do you cover?
11 places: Ava, Campbell Hill, Carbondale, De Soto, Dowell, Elkville, Gorham, Grand Tower, Makanda, Murphysboro, Vergennes. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Jackson County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 24% of homes as built before 1960, 34% from 1960 to 1979, 26% from 1980 to 1999 and 17% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Jackson County, IL?
The Illinois Department of Public Health licenses plumbers and plumbing contractors must register; Chicago adds its own requirements.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Jackson County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Jackson County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.