Bergen County · Hackensack, NJ
Plumbers in Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack is in Bergen County, New Jersey. About 46,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 21,000 homes, 23% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (36%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 2 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Hackensack
07601, 07602
Hackensack homes and their plumbing
Here is how Hackensack's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 17%, 1940–1959 20%, 1960–1979 36%, 1980–1999 17%, 2000 or later 10%. 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.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 17% |
| 1940–1959 | 20% |
| 1960–1979 | 36% |
| 1980–1999 | 17% |
| 2000 or later | 10% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 45,768
- Housing units
- 21,405
- Single-family detached
- 23%
- Owner-occupied
- 38%
- Heated with utility gas
- 53%
- Heated with electricity
- 38%
- Heated with fuel oil
- 4%
- Heated with propane
- 4%
What goes wrong in Hackensack homes
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
36% of homes in Hackensack's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960, 17% of them before 1940. 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.
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
36% 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.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 23% of homes here are single-family detached houses. In attached buildings a leak or clog often involves a shared stack or a neighbor's unit, so it's worth knowing which lines are yours and which belong to the building or HOA, and where your unit's own shutoff is.
Natural gas in most homes
53% 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 calls in Hackensack
- Whole-House Repiping
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Drain Cleaning
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair in Hackensack, NJ
- Water Heater Replacement
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Hackensack: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Hackensack at a glance
- County
- Bergen County
- ZIP codes
- 07601, 07602
Hackensack plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Hackensack?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Hackensack, Census estimates put 36% of homes as built before 1960, 36% from 1960 to 1979, 17% from 1980 to 1999 and 10% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (36%).
Who licenses plumbers in Hackensack, NJ?
The New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers licenses master plumbers; check a license through the Division of Consumer Affairs.
Are water heaters in Hackensack usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 53% of homes heating with utility gas, 38% with electricity, 4% with fuel oil and 4% with propane. 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 Hackensack. Who pays for plumbing repairs?
About 62% 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 New Jersey landlord-tenant law set the details.
Guides for Hackensack homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Bogota (1 mi), Maywood (1 mi), Hasbrouck Heights (2 mi), Teterboro (2 mi), Lodi (2 mi), Garfield (3 mi), Moonachie (3 mi), Wood Ridge (3 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 Hackensack, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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