Texas · 6 covered places · 8 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Cameron County, TX
We cover 6 cities and towns in Cameron County, Texas, across 8 ZIP codes, including Brownsville, Harlingen, San Benito. About 354,000 people live in those ZIP codes. 37% 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 | 8% |
| 1960–1979 | 21% |
| 1980–1999 | 32% |
| 2000 or later | 37% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | 210,916 | 9% |
| Harlingen | 54,169 | 19% |
| San Benito | 49,103 | 13% |
| Los Fresnos | 24,927 | 4% |
| Port Isabel | 10,231 | 6% |
| Olmito | 4,728 | 4% |
What goes wrong in Cameron County homes
Mostly electric homes
90% 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
32% 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.
Newer homes on their first water heater
37% 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.
Hard water
Texas water is generally hard. With 90% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure, and newer homes with tankless heaters need yearly descaling. See water softener installation.
Common plumbing work in Cameron County
City pages in Cameron County
Other covered towns in Cameron County
- Harlingen (1 ZIP)
- Los Fresnos (1 ZIP)
- Olmito (1 ZIP)
- Port Isabel (1 ZIP)
- San Benito (1 ZIP)
Cameron County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Cameron County do you cover?
6 places: Brownsville, Harlingen, Los Fresnos, Olmito, Port Isabel, San Benito. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Cameron County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 11% of homes as built before 1960, 21% from 1960 to 1979, 32% from 1980 to 1999 and 37% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Cameron County, TX?
Texas licenses plumbers at the state level; you can look up any plumber's license through the state's plumbing license search.
Housing and heating figures are US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Cameron County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Cameron County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.