Chittenden County · Essex Junction, VT
Plumbers in Essex Junction, VT
Essex Junction is in Chittenden County, Vermont. About 22,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 9,800 homes, 53% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (31%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 1 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Essex Junction
05452
Essex Junction homes and their plumbing
Here is how Essex Junction's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 7%, 1940–1959 9%, 1960–1979 25%, 1980–1999 29%, 2000 or later 31%. 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 Burlington are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 7% |
| 1940–1959 | 9% |
| 1960–1979 | 25% |
| 1980–1999 | 29% |
| 2000 or later | 31% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 22,494
- Housing units
- 9,808
- Single-family detached
- 53%
- Owner-occupied
- 69%
- Heated with utility gas
- 62%
- Heated with electricity
- 14%
- Heated with fuel oil
- 12%
- Heated with propane
- 9%
What goes wrong in Essex Junction homes
Oil-heated homes
12% of occupied homes here heat with fuel oil, far above the national norm. Many of them make hot water with a tankless coil inside the boiler, which runs the boiler all summer. Plumbers often replace the coil with an indirect tank or a standalone water heater when the boiler is serviced or replaced.
Natural gas in most homes
62% of occupied homes here heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters, ranges and dryers are common. That means gas line extensions for new appliances, flexible connector replacements and venting checks when a water heater is swapped. If you smell gas, leave first and call the gas utility from outside. See gas line repair.
Long, hard winters
40% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Vermont winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
29% 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.
Common calls in Essex Junction
- Water Heater Replacement
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Essex Junction: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Essex Junction at a glance
- County
- Chittenden County
- Nearest city pages
- Burlington
- ZIP codes
- 05452
Essex Junction plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Essex Junction?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Essex Junction, Census estimates put 16% of homes as built before 1960, 25% from 1960 to 1979, 29% from 1980 to 1999 and 31% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (31%).
Who licenses plumbers in Essex Junction, VT?
Vermont licenses plumbers through the Division of Fire Safety in the Department of Public Safety.
Are water heaters in Essex Junction usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 62% of homes heating with utility gas, 14% with electricity, 12% with fuel oil and 9% with propane. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so utility gas is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Essex Junction homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Richmond (14 mi), Saint Albans (22 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 Essex Junction, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Essex Junction?
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