Maryland · 14 covered places · 17 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Wicomico County, MD
We cover 14 cities and towns in Wicomico County, Maryland, across 17 ZIP codes, including Salisbury, Delmar, Fruitland. About 103,000 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 | 9% |
| 1940–1959 | 13% |
| 1960–1979 | 23% |
| 1980–1999 | 28% |
| 2000 or later | 27% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 69,524 | 23% |
| Delmar | 7,455 | 16% |
| Fruitland | 5,656 | 27% |
| Hebron | 5,001 | 12% |
| Parsonsburg | 3,845 | 21% |
| Pittsville | 3,733 | 13% |
| Mardela Springs | 2,975 | 22% |
| Willards | 1,847 | 31% |
| Quantico | 816 | 37% |
| Sharptown | 806 | 62% |
What goes wrong in Wicomico County homes
Mostly electric homes
60% 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.
Winter freezes
46% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold Maryland winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common plumbing work in Wicomico County
Other covered towns in Wicomico County
- Allen (1 ZIP)
- Bivalve (1 ZIP)
- Delmar (1 ZIP)
- Fruitland (1 ZIP)
- Hebron (1 ZIP)
- Mardela Springs (1 ZIP)
- Nanticoke (1 ZIP)
- Parsonsburg (1 ZIP)
- Pittsville (1 ZIP)
- Quantico (1 ZIP)
- Salisbury (4 ZIPs)
- Sharptown (1 ZIP)
- Tyaskin (1 ZIP)
- Willards (1 ZIP)
Wicomico County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Wicomico County do you cover?
14 places: Allen, Bivalve, Delmar, Fruitland, Hebron, Mardela Springs, Nanticoke, Parsonsburg, Pittsville, Quantico, Salisbury, Sharptown, Tyaskin, Willards. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Wicomico County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 22% of homes as built before 1960, 23% from 1960 to 1979, 28% from 1980 to 1999 and 27% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Wicomico County, MD?
The Maryland State Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers and gas fitters; check a license through the Maryland Department of Labor.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Wicomico County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Wicomico County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.