Hunt County · Greenville, TX
Plumbers in Greenville, TX
Greenville is in Hunt County, Texas. About 42,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 17,000 homes, 72% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (33%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 2 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Greenville
75401, 75402
Greenville homes and their plumbing
Here is how Greenville's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 5%, 1940–1959 9%, 1960–1979 33%, 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. Neighboring areas such as Royse City, Rockwall are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 5% |
| 1940–1959 | 9% |
| 1960–1979 | 33% |
| 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
- 41,752
- Housing units
- 17,091
- Single-family detached
- 72%
- Owner-occupied
- 60%
- Heated with utility gas
- 32%
- Heated with electricity
- 61%
- Heated with propane
- 6%
What goes wrong in Greenville homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
33% of the housing here dates from 1960 to 1979. Original copper supply lines in those homes are now 45 to 65 years old, and cast iron drains of that age scale up inside and crack. Seized shutoff valves, pinhole leaks and recurring main-line clogs are common calls. A camera inspection shows the condition of the sewer line before anyone digs.
Mostly electric homes
61% 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 61% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Greenville
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Water Heater Replacement
- Water Softener Installation in Greenville, TX
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Greenville: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Greenville at a glance
- County
- Hunt County
- Nearest city pages
- Royse City, Rockwall
- ZIP codes
- 75401, 75402
Greenville plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Greenville?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Greenville, Census estimates put 15% of homes as built before 1960, 33% from 1960 to 1979, 28% from 1980 to 1999 and 25% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (33%).
Who licenses plumbers in Greenville, 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 Greenville usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 32% of homes heating with utility gas, 61% with electricity and 6% with propane. 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 Greenville homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Caddo Mills (8 mi), Campbell (9 mi), Josephine (13 mi), Copeville (15 mi), Farmersville (15 mi), Nevada (16 mi), Point (19 mi), Lavon (20 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 Greenville, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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