Stafford County · Stafford, VA
Plumbers in Stafford, VA
Stafford is in Stafford County, Virginia. About 96,000 people live in the 3 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 31,000 homes, 72% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (43%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 3 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Stafford
22554, 22555, 22556
Stafford homes and their plumbing
Here is how Stafford's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 2%, 1940–1959 2%, 1960–1979 13%, 1980–1999 43%, 2000 or later 40%. With so much newer construction, the plumbing itself is usually sound, and most calls are about water heaters, fixtures, pressure and clogs. Neighboring areas such as Fredericksburg, Woodbridge, Spotsylvania are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 2% |
| 1940–1959 | 2% |
| 1960–1979 | 13% |
| 1980–1999 | 43% |
| 2000 or later | 40% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 96,388
- Housing units
- 30,837
- Single-family detached
- 72%
- Owner-occupied
- 80%
- Heated with utility gas
- 29%
- Heated with electricity
- 60%
- Heated with propane
- 6%
What goes wrong in Stafford homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
43% 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.
Newer homes on their first water heater
40% of homes here were built in 2000 or later. Those houses usually have PEX or CPVC supply lines in good shape, so the work is on equipment: original tank water heaters past their 8 to 12 year service life, expansion tanks, pressure regulators and fixtures. See water heater replacement.
Winter freezes
17% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold Virginia winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common calls in Stafford
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement in Stafford, VA
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Stafford: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Stafford at a glance
- County
- Stafford County
- Nearest city pages
- Fredericksburg, Woodbridge, Spotsylvania
- ZIP codes
- 22554, 22555, 22556
Stafford plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Stafford?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Stafford, Census estimates put 4% of homes as built before 1960, 13% from 1960 to 1979, 43% from 1980 to 1999 and 40% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (43%).
Who licenses plumbers in Stafford, VA?
Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) licenses plumbing tradesmen and contractors.
Are water heaters in Stafford usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 29% of homes heating with utility gas, 60% 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 Stafford homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Quantico (8 mi), Triangle (8 mi), Dumfries (9 mi), King George (16 mi), Occoquan (18 mi), Catlett (19 mi), Nokesville (20 mi), Lorton (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 Stafford, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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