Mississippi · 7 covered places · 9 ZIP codes
Plumbers in DeSoto County, MS
We cover 7 cities and towns in DeSoto County, Mississippi, across 9 ZIP codes, including Olive Branch, Southaven, Hernando. About 185,000 people live in those ZIP codes. 44% of the homes were built in 2000 or later, so most calls are about water heaters, fixtures and clogs rather than old pipe.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 2% |
| 1960–1979 | 16% |
| 1980–1999 | 36% |
| 2000 or later | 44% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Branch | 57,334 | 3% |
| Southaven | 52,969 | 3% |
| Hernando | 30,824 | 7% |
| Horn Lake | 26,622 | 5% |
| Nesbit | 8,491 | 1% |
| Walls | 7,069 | 1% |
| Lake Cormorant | 2,102 | 7% |
What goes wrong in DeSoto County homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
44% 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.
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.
Natural gas in most homes
56% 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.
Common plumbing work in DeSoto County
Other covered towns in DeSoto County
- Hernando (1 ZIP)
- Horn Lake (1 ZIP)
- Lake Cormorant (1 ZIP)
- Nesbit (1 ZIP)
- Olive Branch (1 ZIP)
- Southaven (2 ZIPs)
- Walls (2 ZIPs)
DeSoto County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in DeSoto County do you cover?
7 places: Hernando, Horn Lake, Lake Cormorant, Nesbit, Olive Branch, Southaven, Walls. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in DeSoto County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 4% of homes as built before 1960, 16% from 1960 to 1979, 36% from 1980 to 1999 and 44% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in DeSoto County, MS?
Plumber licensing in Mississippi is largely handled by cities and counties; the State Board of Contractors licenses contractors on larger jobs.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in DeSoto County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in DeSoto County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.