Essex County · Montclair, NJ
Plumbers in Montclair, NJ
Montclair is in Essex County, New Jersey. About 41,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 16,000 homes, 51% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built before 1940 (59%), 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 Montclair
07042, 07043
Montclair homes and their plumbing
Here is how Montclair's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 59%, 1940–1959 14%, 1960–1979 12%, 1980–1999 6%, 2000 or later 9%. 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 Bloomfield, Clifton, Passaic are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 59% |
| 1940–1959 | 14% |
| 1960–1979 | 12% |
| 1980–1999 | 6% |
| 2000 or later | 9% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 40,675
- Housing units
- 16,181
- Single-family detached
- 51%
- Owner-occupied
- 60%
- Heated with utility gas
- 75%
- Heated with electricity
- 13%
- Heated with fuel oil
- 8%
What goes wrong in Montclair homes
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
73% of homes in Montclair's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960, 59% 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
75% 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
85% 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 Montclair
- Whole-House Repiping
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair in Montclair, NJ
Also available in Montclair: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Montclair at a glance
- County
- Essex County
- Nearest city pages
- Bloomfield, Clifton, Passaic, East Orange
- ZIP codes
- 07042, 07043
Montclair plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Montclair?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Montclair, Census estimates put 73% of homes as built before 1960, 12% from 1960 to 1979, 6% from 1980 to 1999 and 9% in 2000 or later. The largest group is before 1940 (59%).
Who licenses plumbers in Montclair, 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 Montclair usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 75% of homes heating with utility gas, 13% with electricity, 8% 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 Montclair homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Glen Ridge (3 mi), Caldwell (4 mi), Essex Fells (4 mi), Belleville (4 mi), Little Falls (4 mi), Totowa (4 mi), Garfield (5 mi), North Arlington (5 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 Montclair, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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