Prince George's County · Hyattsville, MD
Plumbers in Hyattsville, MD
Hyattsville is in Prince George's County, Maryland. About 172,000 people live in the 7 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 59,000 homes, 40% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1940 and 1959 (33%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 7 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Hyattsville
20781, 20782, 20783, 20784, 20785, 20787, 20788
Hyattsville homes and their plumbing
Here is how Hyattsville's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 7%, 1940–1959 33%, 1960–1979 31%, 1980–1999 18%, 2000 or later 12%. 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 Silver Spring are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 7% |
| 1940–1959 | 33% |
| 1960–1979 | 31% |
| 1980–1999 | 18% |
| 2000 or later | 12% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 172,030
- Housing units
- 59,341
- Single-family detached
- 40%
- Owner-occupied
- 48%
- Heated with utility gas
- 66%
- Heated with electricity
- 30%
What goes wrong in Hyattsville homes
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
40% of homes in Hyattsville'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.
Natural gas in most homes
66% of occupied homes here heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters, ranges and dryers are common. That means gas line extensions for new appliances, flexible connector replacements and venting checks when a water heater is swapped. If you smell gas, leave first and call the gas utility from outside. See gas line repair.
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.
Winter freezes
71% 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 Hyattsville
- Whole-House Repiping
- Gas Line Repair
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Water Heater Replacement
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Hyattsville: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Hyattsville at a glance
- County
- Prince George's County
- Nearest city pages
- Silver Spring
- ZIP codes
- 20781, 20782, 20783, 20784, 20785, 20787, 20788
Hyattsville plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Hyattsville?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Hyattsville, Census estimates put 40% of homes as built before 1960, 31% from 1960 to 1979, 18% from 1980 to 1999 and 12% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1940–1959 (33%).
Who licenses plumbers in Hyattsville, 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 Hyattsville usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 66% of homes heating with utility gas, 30% with electricity. 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.
I rent in Hyattsville. Who pays for plumbing repairs?
About 52% of homes here are renter-occupied. In most cases the landlord is responsible for the building's plumbing, and tenants should report leaks right away and in writing. Damage a tenant causes, like a clog from something flushed, may be billed back. Your lease and Maryland landlord-tenant law set the details.
Guides for Hyattsville homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Mount Rainier (1 mi), Brentwood (1 mi), Bladensburg (2 mi), Riverdale (2 mi), College Park (3 mi), Takoma Park (3 mi), Greenbelt (4 mi), Lanham (6 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 Hyattsville, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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