North Carolina · 12 covered places · 61 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Wake County, NC
We cover 12 cities and towns in Wake County, North Carolina, across 61 ZIP codes, including Raleigh, Cary, Apex. About 1,200,000 people live in those ZIP codes. 49% of the homes were built in 2000 or later, so most calls are about water heaters, fixtures and clogs rather than old pipe.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 4% |
| 1960–1979 | 13% |
| 1980–1999 | 33% |
| 2000 or later | 49% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 560,455 | 7% |
| Cary | 167,694 | 2% |
| Apex | 91,710 | 2% |
| Wake Forest | 81,902 | 4% |
| Fuquay Varina | 59,306 | 4% |
| Garner | 55,201 | 8% |
| Holly Springs | 45,993 | 3% |
| Morrisville | 39,442 | 1% |
| Knightdale | 33,750 | 4% |
| Zebulon | 29,003 | 11% |
What goes wrong in Wake County homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
49% 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.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
33% 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.
Common plumbing work in Wake County
City pages in Wake County
Other covered towns in Wake County
- Apex (3 ZIPs)
- Fuquay Varina (1 ZIP)
- Garner (1 ZIP)
- Holly Springs (1 ZIP)
- Knightdale (1 ZIP)
- Morrisville (1 ZIP)
- Raleigh (43 ZIPs)
- Rolesville (1 ZIP)
- Wake Forest (2 ZIPs)
- Wendell (1 ZIP)
- Zebulon (1 ZIP)
Wake County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Wake County do you cover?
12 places: Apex, Cary, Fuquay Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Raleigh, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wendell, Zebulon. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Wake County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 6% of homes as built before 1960, 13% from 1960 to 1979, 33% from 1980 to 1999 and 49% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Wake 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 Wake County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Wake County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.