Nueces County · Corpus Christi, TX

Plumbers in Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi is in Nueces County, Texas. About 319,000 people live in the 19 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 135,000 homes, 65% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (28%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.

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19 ZIP codes covered

ZIP codes we cover in Corpus Christi

78401, 78402, 78404, 78405, 78406, 78407, 78408, 78409, 78410, 78411, 78412, 78413, 78414, 78415, 78416, 78417, 78418, 78419, 78427

Corpus Christi homes and their plumbing

Here is how Corpus Christi's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 2%, 1940–1959 21%, 1960–1979 24%, 1980–1999 28%, 2000 or later 25%. 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.

When Corpus Christi homes were built

Year built	Share of homes
Before 1940	2%
1940–1959	21%
1960–1979	24%
1980–1999	28%
2000 or later	25%

Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Residents in covered ZIPs: 318,904
Housing units: 135,048
Single-family detached: 65%
Owner-occupied: 58%
Heated with utility gas: 18%
Heated with electricity: 81%

What goes wrong in Corpus Christi homes

Mostly electric homes

81% 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.

1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene

28% 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.

Hard water

Texas water is generally hard. With 81% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.

Common calls in Corpus Christi

Also available in Corpus Christi: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.

Corpus Christi at a glance

County: Nueces County
ZIP codes: 78401, 78402, 78404, 78405, 78406, 78407, 78408, 78409, 78410, 78411, 78412, 78413, 78414, 78415, 78416, 78417, 78418, 78419, 78427

Corpus Christi plumbing FAQ

How old are the homes in Corpus Christi?

In the ZIP codes we cover around Corpus Christi, Census estimates put 23% of homes as built before 1960, 24% from 1960 to 1979, 28% from 1980 to 1999 and 25% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (28%).

Who licenses plumbers in Corpus Christi, TX?

Texas licenses plumbers at the state level; you can look up any plumber's license through the state's plumbing license search.

Are water heaters in Corpus Christi usually gas or electric?

Census data for the area show 18% of homes heating with utility gas, 81% 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 Corpus Christi homeowners

Nearby areas

All of Texas

Also covered nearby: Portland (12 mi), Port Aransas (19 mi), Sinton (23 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 Corpus Christi, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.

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