Hudson County · Jersey City, NJ
Plumbers in Jersey City, NJ
Jersey City is in Hudson County, New Jersey. About 290,000 people live in the 12 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 133,000 homes, 7% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built before 1940 (29%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 12 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Jersey City
07097, 07302, 07303, 07304, 07305, 07306, 07307, 07308, 07310, 07311, 07395, 07399
Jersey City homes and their plumbing
Here is how Jersey City's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 29%, 1940–1959 14%, 1960–1979 15%, 1980–1999 15%, 2000 or later 28%. 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. Neighboring areas such as Newark are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 29% |
| 1940–1959 | 14% |
| 1960–1979 | 15% |
| 1980–1999 | 15% |
| 2000 or later | 28% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 289,691
- Housing units
- 132,636
- Single-family detached
- 7%
- Owner-occupied
- 29%
- Heated with utility gas
- 61%
- Heated with electricity
- 31%
What goes wrong in Jersey City homes
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 7% 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.
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
42% of homes in Jersey City's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960, 29% 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.
Natural gas in most homes
61% 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.
Winter freezes
58% 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 Jersey City
- Drain Cleaning
- Whole-House Repiping
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Heater Replacement
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Jersey City: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Jersey City at a glance
- County
- Hudson County
- Nearest city pages
- Newark
- ZIP codes
- 07097, 07302, 07303, 07304, 07305, 07306, 07307, 07308, 07310, 07311, 07395, 07399
Jersey City plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Jersey City?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Jersey City, Census estimates put 42% of homes as built before 1960, 15% from 1960 to 1979, 15% from 1980 to 1999 and 28% in 2000 or later. The largest group is before 1940 (29%).
Who licenses plumbers in Jersey City, 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 Jersey City usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 61% of homes heating with utility gas, 31% with electricity. 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 Jersey City. Who pays for plumbing repairs?
About 71% 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 Jersey City homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Hoboken (3 mi), Bayonne (4 mi), Kearny (4 mi), Union City (4 mi), Secaucus (4 mi), Harrison (5 mi), North Arlington (6 mi), West New York (6 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 Jersey City, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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