Rutherford County · Murfreesboro, TN
Plumbers in Murfreesboro, TN
Murfreesboro is in Rutherford County, Tennessee. About 220,000 people live in the 7 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 87,000 homes, 64% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (49%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 7 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Murfreesboro
37127, 37128, 37129, 37130, 37131, 37132, 37133
Murfreesboro homes and their plumbing
Here is how Murfreesboro's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 2%, 1940–1959 6%, 1960–1979 13%, 1980–1999 31%, 2000 or later 49%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 6% |
| 1960–1979 | 13% |
| 1980–1999 | 31% |
| 2000 or later | 49% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 220,126
- Housing units
- 87,286
- Single-family detached
- 64%
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Heated with utility gas
- 25%
- Heated with electricity
- 72%
What goes wrong in Murfreesboro 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
31% 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.
Winter freezes
20% 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 Murfreesboro
- Water Heater Replacement
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Murfreesboro: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Murfreesboro at a glance
- County
- Rutherford County
- ZIP codes
- 37127, 37128, 37129, 37130, 37131, 37132, 37133
Murfreesboro plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Murfreesboro?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Murfreesboro, Census estimates put 7% of homes as built before 1960, 13% from 1960 to 1979, 31% from 1980 to 1999 and 49% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (49%).
Who licenses plumbers in Murfreesboro, TN?
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors licenses contractors on larger projects, and many cities and counties license plumbers locally.
Are water heaters in Murfreesboro usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 25% of homes heating with utility gas, 72% 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 Murfreesboro homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Lascassas (8 mi), Rockvale (8 mi), Christiana (9 mi), Smyrna (10 mi), La Vergne (14 mi), Eagleville (15 mi), Nolensville (16 mi), Norene (17 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 Murfreesboro, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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