New Jersey · 22 covered places · 25 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Ocean County, NJ
We cover 22 cities and towns in Ocean County, New Jersey, across 25 ZIP codes, including Lakewood, Toms River, Jackson. About 537,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1960 to 1979, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 4% |
| 1940–1959 | 11% |
| 1960–1979 | 32% |
| 1980–1999 | 28% |
| 2000 or later | 25% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | 136,784 | 10% |
| Toms River | 129,706 | 12% |
| Jackson | 58,366 | 9% |
| Manchester Township | 34,290 | 5% |
| Manahawkin | 27,599 | 5% |
| Barnegat | 25,936 | 6% |
| Point Pleasant Beach | 25,558 | 40% |
| Tuckerton | 25,211 | 10% |
| Forked River | 21,136 | 9% |
| Beachwood | 11,002 | 20% |
What goes wrong in Ocean County homes
Natural gas in most homes
78% 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
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.
Winter freezes
48% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold New Jersey winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common plumbing work in Ocean County
City pages in Ocean County
Other covered towns in Ocean County
- Barnegat (1 ZIP)
- Beach Haven (1 ZIP)
- Beachwood (1 ZIP)
- Forked River (1 ZIP)
- Island Heights (1 ZIP)
- Jackson (1 ZIP)
- Lakehurst (1 ZIP)
- Lavallette (1 ZIP)
- Manahawkin (1 ZIP)
- Manchester Township (1 ZIP)
- Mantoloking (1 ZIP)
- New Egypt (1 ZIP)
- Normandy Beach (1 ZIP)
- Ocean Gate (1 ZIP)
- Pine Beach (1 ZIP)
- Point Pleasant Beach (1 ZIP)
- Seaside Heights (1 ZIP)
- Seaside Park (1 ZIP)
- Tuckerton (1 ZIP)
- Waretown (1 ZIP)
Ocean County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Ocean County do you cover?
22 places: Barnegat, Beach Haven, Beachwood, Forked River, Island Heights, Jackson, Lakehurst, Lakewood, Lavallette, Manahawkin, Manchester Township, Mantoloking, New Egypt, Normandy Beach, Ocean Gate, Pine Beach, Point Pleasant Beach, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, Toms River, Tuckerton, Waretown. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Ocean County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 16% of homes as built before 1960, 32% from 1960 to 1979, 28% from 1980 to 1999 and 25% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Ocean County, NJ?
The New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers licenses master plumbers; check a license through the Division of Consumer Affairs.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Ocean County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Ocean County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.