Putnam County · Cookeville, TN
Plumbers in Cookeville, TN
Cookeville is in Putnam County, Tennessee. About 73,000 people live in the 5 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 32,000 homes, 63% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (36%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 5 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Cookeville
38501, 38502, 38503, 38505, 38506
Cookeville homes and their plumbing
Here is how Cookeville's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 3%, 1940–1959 8%, 1960–1979 21%, 1980–1999 36%, 2000 or later 32%. 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.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 8% |
| 1960–1979 | 21% |
| 1980–1999 | 36% |
| 2000 or later | 32% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 72,983
- Housing units
- 32,176
- Single-family detached
- 63%
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
- Heated with utility gas
- 22%
- Heated with electricity
- 73%
What goes wrong in Cookeville homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
36% 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
73% 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.
Winter freezes
32% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold Tennessee winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common calls in Cookeville
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement in Cookeville, TN
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Cookeville: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Cookeville at a glance
- County
- Putnam County
- ZIP codes
- 38501, 38502, 38503, 38505, 38506
Cookeville plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Cookeville?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Cookeville, Census estimates put 10% of homes as built before 1960, 21% from 1960 to 1979, 36% from 1980 to 1999 and 32% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (36%).
Who licenses plumbers in Cookeville, TN?
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors licenses contractors on larger projects, and many cities and counties license plumbers locally.
Are water heaters in Cookeville usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 22% of homes heating with utility gas, 73% with electricity. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so electricity is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Cookeville homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Baxter (7 mi), Sparta (15 mi), Gainesboro (17 mi), Hilham (18 mi), Livingston (19 mi), Pleasant Hill (21 mi), Smithville (22 mi), Carthage (25 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 Cookeville, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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