Ocean County · Lakewood, NJ
Plumbers in Lakewood, NJ
Lakewood is in Ocean County, New Jersey. About 137,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 34,000 homes, 36% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (41%), 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 Lakewood
08701
Lakewood homes and their plumbing
Here is how Lakewood's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 4%, 1940–1959 6%, 1960–1979 26%, 1980–1999 24%, 2000 or later 41%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs. Neighboring areas such as Toms River are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 4% |
| 1940–1959 | 6% |
| 1960–1979 | 26% |
| 1980–1999 | 24% |
| 2000 or later | 41% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 136,784
- Housing units
- 33,539
- Single-family detached
- 36%
- Owner-occupied
- 51%
- Heated with utility gas
- 73%
- Heated with electricity
- 22%
What goes wrong in Lakewood homes
Natural gas in most homes
73% 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.
Newer homes on their first water heater
41% 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.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 36% 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.
Winter freezes
36% 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 Lakewood
- Gas Line Repair
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Lakewood: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Lakewood at a glance
- County
- Ocean County
- Nearest city pages
- Toms River
- ZIP codes
- 08701
Lakewood plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Lakewood?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Lakewood, Census estimates put 10% of homes as built before 1960, 26% from 1960 to 1979, 24% from 1980 to 1999 and 41% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (41%).
Who licenses plumbers in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 73% of homes heating with utility gas, 22% 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.
Guides for Lakewood homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Howell (5 mi), Manchester Township (5 mi), Island Heights (7 mi), Lakehurst (7 mi), Mantoloking (7 mi), Normandy Beach (7 mi), Allenwood (8 mi), Beachwood (8 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 Lakewood, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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