East Baton Rouge County · Baton Rouge, LA
Plumbers in Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge is in East Baton Rouge County, Louisiana. About 387,000 people live in the 42 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 179,000 homes, 59% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (31%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 42 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Baton Rouge
70801, 70802, 70803, 70804, 70805, 70806, 70807, 70808, 70809, 70810, 70811, 70812, 70813, 70814, 70815, 70816, 70817, 70818, 70819, 70820, 70821, 70822, 70823, 70825, 70826, 70827, 70831, 70833, 70835, 70836, 70837, 70873, 70874, 70879, 70884, 70891, 70892, 70893, 70894, 70895, 70896, 70898
Baton Rouge homes and their plumbing
Here is how Baton Rouge's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 4%, 1940–1959 12%, 1960–1979 31%, 1980–1999 29%, 2000 or later 25%. 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.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 4% |
| 1940–1959 | 12% |
| 1960–1979 | 31% |
| 1980–1999 | 29% |
| 2000 or later | 25% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 386,722
- Housing units
- 178,908
- Single-family detached
- 59%
- Owner-occupied
- 55%
- Heated with utility gas
- 33%
- Heated with electricity
- 65%
What goes wrong in Baton Rouge homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
31% 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.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
29% 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.
Mostly electric homes
65% 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.
Common calls in Baton Rouge
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Baton Rouge: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Baton Rouge at a glance
- County
- East Baton Rouge County
- ZIP codes
- 70801, 70802, 70803, 70804, 70805, 70806, 70807, 70808, 70809, 70810, 70811, 70812, 70813, 70814, 70815, 70816, 70817, 70818, 70819, 70820, 70821, 70822, 70823, 70825, 70826, 70827, 70831, 70833, 70835, 70836, 70837, 70873, 70874, 70879, 70884, 70891, 70892, 70893, 70894, 70895, 70896, 70898
Baton Rouge plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Baton Rouge?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Baton Rouge, Census estimates put 15% of homes as built before 1960, 31% from 1960 to 1979, 29% from 1980 to 1999 and 25% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (31%).
Who licenses plumbers in Baton Rouge, LA?
The Louisiana State Plumbing Board licenses plumbers statewide.
Are water heaters in Baton Rouge usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 33% of homes heating with utility gas, 65% 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 Baton Rouge homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Port Allen (5 mi), Brusly (8 mi), Baker (10 mi), Denham Springs (10 mi), Addis (10 mi), Greenwell Springs (10 mi), Pride (10 mi), Carville (13 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 Baton Rouge, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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