Ocean County · Jackson, NJ
Plumbers in Jackson, NJ
Jackson is in Ocean County, New Jersey. About 58,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 22,000 homes, 77% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (35%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 1 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Jackson
08527
Jackson homes and their plumbing
Here is how Jackson's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 2%, 1940–1959 8%, 1960–1979 24%, 1980–1999 35%, 2000 or later 32%. Most homes are old enough that original pipe, valves and water heaters are wearing out, but young enough that full repipes are a case-by-case call. Neighboring areas such as Freehold, Englishtown, Lakewood are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 8% |
| 1960–1979 | 24% |
| 1980–1999 | 35% |
| 2000 or later | 32% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 58,366
- Housing units
- 21,755
- Single-family detached
- 77%
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Heated with utility gas
- 81%
- Heated with electricity
- 8%
- Heated with fuel oil
- 9%
What goes wrong in Jackson homes
Natural gas in most homes
81% 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.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
35% 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.
Oil-heated homes
9% of occupied homes here heat with fuel oil, far above the national norm. Many of them make hot water with a tankless coil inside the boiler, which runs the boiler all summer. Plumbers often replace the coil with an indirect tank or a standalone water heater when the boiler is serviced or replaced.
Winter freezes
33% 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 calls in Jackson
- Gas Line Repair
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Jackson: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Jackson at a glance
- County
- Ocean County
- Nearest city pages
- Freehold, Englishtown, Lakewood, Brick
- ZIP codes
- 08527
Jackson plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Jackson?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Jackson, Census estimates put 9% of homes as built before 1960, 24% from 1960 to 1979, 35% from 1980 to 1999 and 32% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (35%).
Who licenses plumbers in Jackson, 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 Jackson usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 81% of homes heating with utility gas, 8% with electricity, 9% with fuel oil. 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.
Guides for Jackson homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Farmingdale (9 mi), Roosevelt (9 mi), Howell (10 mi), Lakehurst (10 mi), Cream Ridge (11 mi), Manchester Township (11 mi), Allenwood (12 mi), Hightstown (13 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 Jackson, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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