Somerset County · Somerset, NJ
Plumbers in Somerset, NJ
Somerset is in Somerset County, New Jersey. About 56,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 22,000 homes, 47% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (34%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 2 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Somerset
08873, 08875
Somerset homes and their plumbing
Here is how Somerset's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 2%, 1940–1959 12%, 1960–1979 25%, 1980–1999 34%, 2000 or later 27%. 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 Piscataway, New Brunswick are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 12% |
| 1960–1979 | 25% |
| 1980–1999 | 34% |
| 2000 or later | 27% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 55,862
- Housing units
- 22,142
- Single-family detached
- 47%
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- Heated with utility gas
- 79%
- Heated with electricity
- 17%
What goes wrong in Somerset homes
Natural gas in most homes
79% 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
34% 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.
Winter freezes
39% 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 Somerset
- Gas Line Repair
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement in Somerset, NJ
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Somerset: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Somerset at a glance
- County
- Somerset County
- Nearest city pages
- Piscataway, New Brunswick
- ZIP codes
- 08873, 08875
Somerset plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Somerset?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Somerset, Census estimates put 14% of homes as built before 1960, 25% from 1960 to 1979, 34% from 1980 to 1999 and 27% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (34%).
Who licenses plumbers in Somerset, 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 Somerset usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 79% of homes heating with utility gas, 17% 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 Somerset homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: South Bound Brook (3 mi), Zarephath (4 mi), Highland Park (4 mi), Bound Brook (5 mi), Franklin Park (5 mi), Manville (5 mi), Middlesex (5 mi), Milltown (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 Somerset, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Somerset?
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