Texas · 10 covered places · 19 ZIP codes
Plumbers in McLennan County, TX
We cover 10 cities and towns in McLennan County, Texas, across 19 ZIP codes, including Waco, Woodway, Hewitt. About 228,000 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 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 16% |
| 1960–1979 | 27% |
| 1980–1999 | 27% |
| 2000 or later | 28% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
| Place | Residents in covered ZIPs | Built before 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Waco | 142,117 | 25% |
| Woodway | 28,719 | 4% |
| Hewitt | 16,244 | 1% |
| Mc Gregor | 12,770 | 18% |
| Lorena | 9,572 | 6% |
| China Spring | 6,037 | 3% |
| Moody | 5,341 | 23% |
| Eddy | 3,855 | 8% |
| Elm Mott | 2,958 | 23% |
| Ross | – | – |
What goes wrong in McLennan County homes
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.
Hard water
Texas water is generally hard. With 72% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common plumbing work in McLennan County
City pages in McLennan County
Other covered towns in McLennan County
- China Spring (1 ZIP)
- Eddy (1 ZIP)
- Elm Mott (1 ZIP)
- Hewitt (1 ZIP)
- Lorena (1 ZIP)
- Mc Gregor (1 ZIP)
- Moody (1 ZIP)
- Ross (1 ZIP)
- Woodway (1 ZIP)
McLennan County plumbing FAQ
Which towns in McLennan County do you cover?
10 places: China Spring, Eddy, Elm Mott, Hewitt, Lorena, Mc Gregor, Moody, Ross, Waco, Woodway. Enter your ZIP code to confirm coverage for your street.
How old are homes in McLennan County?
Across the covered ZIP codes, Census estimates put 19% of homes as built before 1960, 27% from 1960 to 1979, 27% from 1980 to 1999 and 28% in 2000 or later.
Who licenses plumbers in McLennan 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 McLennan County, combined across places and weighted by housing units. Some ZIP codes extend into neighboring counties.
Need a plumber in McLennan County?
Same-day service when a plumber is available. One call connects you with a licensed plumber who serves your ZIP.