McLennan County · Waco, TX
Plumbers in Waco, TX
Waco is in McLennan County, Texas. About 142,000 people live in the 10 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 61,000 homes, 59% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (29%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 10 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Waco
76701, 76702, 76703, 76704, 76705, 76706, 76708, 76710, 76711, 76714
Waco homes and their plumbing
Here is how Waco's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 4%, 1940–1959 21%, 1960–1979 29%, 1980–1999 22%, 2000 or later 24%. 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.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 4% |
| 1940–1959 | 21% |
| 1960–1979 | 29% |
| 1980–1999 | 22% |
| 2000 or later | 24% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 142,117
- Housing units
- 61,214
- Single-family detached
- 59%
- Owner-occupied
- 51%
- Heated with utility gas
- 30%
- Heated with electricity
- 67%
What goes wrong in Waco homes
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
29% 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
67% 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.
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
25% of homes in Waco'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.
Hard water
Texas water is generally hard. With 67% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Waco
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Water Heater Replacement
- Whole-House Repiping
- Water Softener Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Waco: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Waco at a glance
- County
- McLennan County
- ZIP codes
- 76701, 76702, 76703, 76704, 76705, 76706, 76708, 76710, 76711, 76714
Waco plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Waco?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Waco, Census estimates put 25% of homes as built before 1960, 29% from 1960 to 1979, 22% from 1980 to 1999 and 24% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (29%).
Who licenses plumbers in Waco, 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 Waco usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 30% of homes heating with utility gas, 67% 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 Waco homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Woodway (5 mi), Elm Mott (7 mi), Hewitt (7 mi), China Spring (9 mi), Lorena (12 mi), Ross (12 mi), Mc Gregor (17 mi), Eddy (18 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 Waco, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Waco?
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