North Carolina · 6 covered places · 8 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Catawba County, NC
We cover 6 cities and towns in Catawba County, North Carolina, across 8 ZIP codes, including Hickory, Newton, Conover. About 162,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1980 to 1999, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 6% |
| 1940–1959 | 12% |
| 1960–1979 | 26% |
| 1980–1999 | 34% |
| 2000 or later | 22% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory | 82,112 | 21% |
| Newton | 25,681 | 22% |
| Conover | 23,486 | 11% |
| Maiden | 13,082 | 15% |
| Claremont | 10,920 | 13% |
| Catawba | 6,617 | 23% |
What goes wrong in Catawba County homes
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.
Mostly electric homes
72% of occupied homes here heat with electricity, and electric tank water heaters are the norm. Failed elements and thermostats are repairable, but tanks that leak need replacement. Heat pump water heaters are an efficient replacement where there's space and airflow.
Common plumbing work in Catawba County
Other covered towns in Catawba County
- Catawba (1 ZIP)
- Claremont (1 ZIP)
- Conover (1 ZIP)
- Hickory (3 ZIPs)
- Maiden (1 ZIP)
- Newton (1 ZIP)
Catawba County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Catawba County do you cover?
6 places: Catawba, Claremont, Conover, Hickory, Maiden, Newton. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Catawba County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 18% of homes as built before 1960, 26% from 1960 to 1979, 34% from 1980 to 1999 and 22% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Catawba County, NC?
The North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors licenses plumbing contractors.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Catawba County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Catawba County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.