Tom Green County · San Angelo, TX
Plumbers in San Angelo, TX
San Angelo is in Tom Green County, Texas. About 100,000 people live in the 4 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 45,000 homes, 71% 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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- 4 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in San Angelo
76901, 76903, 76904, 76909
San Angelo homes and their plumbing
Here is how San Angelo's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 5%, 1940–1959 21%, 1960–1979 27%, 1980–1999 28%, 2000 or later 19%. With that many older homes, original galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay drains are still common, so leaks, rust and root intrusion come up often. Neighboring areas such as Abilene, Midland are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 5% |
| 1940–1959 | 21% |
| 1960–1979 | 27% |
| 1980–1999 | 28% |
| 2000 or later | 19% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 99,626
- Housing units
- 44,764
- Single-family detached
- 71%
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Heated with utility gas
- 34%
- Heated with electricity
- 61%
What goes wrong in San Angelo homes
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.
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
27% of homes in San Angelo's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960. Houses that old often still have galvanized steel supply lines that rust closed from the inside, and cast iron or clay sewer pipe that cracks and lets roots in. Weak pressure at upstairs fixtures, brown water after a shutoff and slow drains are the usual clues. Typical fixes are whole-house repiping and a sewer camera inspection.
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 San Angelo
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Whole-House Repiping
- Water Heater Replacement
- Water Softener Installation in San Angelo, TX
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in San Angelo: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
San Angelo at a glance
- County
- Tom Green County
- ZIP codes
- 76901, 76903, 76904, 76909
San Angelo plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in San Angelo?
In the ZIP codes we cover around San Angelo, Census estimates put 27% of homes as built before 1960, 27% from 1960 to 1979, 28% from 1980 to 1999 and 19% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (28%).
Who licenses plumbers in San Angelo, 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 San Angelo usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 34% of homes heating with utility gas, 61% 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 San Angelo homeowners
Nearby areas
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in San Angelo, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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