Anne Arundel County · Glen Burnie, MD
Plumbers in Glen Burnie, MD
Glen Burnie is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. About 96,000 people live in the 3 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 39,000 homes, 51% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (32%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 3 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Glen Burnie
21060, 21061, 21062
Glen Burnie homes and their plumbing
Here is how Glen Burnie's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 3%, 1940–1959 23%, 1960–1979 32%, 1980–1999 23%, 2000 or later 19%. With that many older homes, original galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay drains are still common, so leaks, rust and root intrusion come up often. Neighboring areas such as Pasadena are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 23% |
| 1960–1979 | 32% |
| 1980–1999 | 23% |
| 2000 or later | 19% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 95,678
- Housing units
- 39,184
- Single-family detached
- 51%
- Owner-occupied
- 64%
- Heated with utility gas
- 47%
- Heated with electricity
- 44%
- Heated with fuel oil
- 6%
What goes wrong in Glen Burnie homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
32% 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.
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
27% of homes in Glen Burnie's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960. Houses that old often still have galvanized steel supply lines that rust closed from the inside, and cast iron or clay sewer pipe that cracks and lets roots in. Weak pressure at upstairs fixtures, brown water after a shutoff and slow drains are the usual clues. Typical fixes are whole-house repiping and a sewer camera inspection.
Winter freezes
59% 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 calls in Glen Burnie
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Whole-House Repiping in Glen Burnie, MD
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Glen Burnie: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Glen Burnie at a glance
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Nearest city pages
- Pasadena
- ZIP codes
- 21060, 21061, 21062
Glen Burnie plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Glen Burnie?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Glen Burnie, Census estimates put 27% of homes as built before 1960, 32% from 1960 to 1979, 23% from 1980 to 1999 and 19% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (32%).
Who licenses plumbers in Glen Burnie, MD?
The Maryland State Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers and gas fitters; check a license through the Maryland Department of Labor.
Are water heaters in Glen Burnie usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 47% of homes heating with utility gas, 44% with electricity, 6% with fuel oil. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so utility gas is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Glen Burnie homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Millersville (0 mi), Gambrills (5 mi), Hanover (5 mi), Harmans (5 mi), Linthicum Heights (5 mi), Severn (5 mi), Severna Park (5 mi), Fort George G Meade (8 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 Glen Burnie, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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