Texas · 3 covered places · 6 ZIP codes
Plumbers in Lubbock County, TX
We cover 3 cities and towns in Lubbock County, Texas, across 6 ZIP codes, including Lubbock, Slaton, Idalou. About 96,000 people live in those ZIP codes. Most homes date from 1960 to 1979, old enough that original water heaters, valves and drains are wearing out.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 4% |
| 1940–1959 | 12% |
| 1960–1979 | 26% |
| 1980–1999 | 25% |
| 2000 or later | 34% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Lubbock | 85,704 | 13% |
| Slaton | 7,135 | 40% |
| Idalou | 3,549 | 28% |
What goes wrong in Lubbock County homes
Hard water
Texas water is generally hard. With 55% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common plumbing work in Lubbock County
Lubbock County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in Lubbock County do you cover?
3 places: Idalou, Lubbock, Slaton. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in Lubbock County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 16% of homes as built before 1960, 26% from 1960 to 1979, 25% from 1980 to 1999 and 34% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in Lubbock 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 Lubbock County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in Lubbock County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.