Prince George's County · Upper Marlboro, MD
Plumbers in Upper Marlboro, MD
Upper Marlboro is in Prince George's County, Maryland. About 105,000 people live in the 5 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 41,000 homes, 57% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (37%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 5 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Upper Marlboro
20772, 20773, 20774, 20775, 20792
Upper Marlboro homes and their plumbing
Here is how Upper Marlboro's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 1%, 1940–1959 2%, 1960–1979 23%, 1980–1999 36%, 2000 or later 37%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs. Neighboring areas such as Bowie are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 2% |
| 1960–1979 | 23% |
| 1980–1999 | 36% |
| 2000 or later | 37% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 104,989
- Housing units
- 41,405
- Single-family detached
- 57%
- Owner-occupied
- 83%
- Heated with utility gas
- 45%
- Heated with electricity
- 48%
- Heated with fuel oil
- 4%
What goes wrong in Upper Marlboro homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
36% 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.
Newer homes on their first water heater
37% of homes here were built in 2000 or later. Those houses usually have PEX or CPVC supply lines in good shape, so the work is on equipment: original tank water heaters past their 8 to 12 year service life, expansion tanks, pressure regulators and fixtures. See water heater replacement.
Winter freezes
27% 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 Upper Marlboro
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Upper Marlboro: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Upper Marlboro at a glance
- County
- Prince George's County
- Nearest city pages
- Bowie
- ZIP codes
- 20772, 20773, 20774, 20775, 20792
Upper Marlboro plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Upper Marlboro?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Upper Marlboro, Census estimates put 4% of homes as built before 1960, 23% from 1960 to 1979, 36% from 1980 to 1999 and 37% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (37%).
Who licenses plumbers in Upper Marlboro, 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 Upper Marlboro usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 45% of homes heating with utility gas, 48% with electricity, 4% with fuel oil. 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 Upper Marlboro homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Cheltenham (5 mi), Andrews Air Force Base (7 mi), Queen Anne (7 mi), District Heights (8 mi), Capitol Heights (9 mi), Clinton (9 mi), Suitland (10 mi), Friendship (10 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 Upper Marlboro, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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