Pierce County · Puyallup, WA
Plumbers in Puyallup, WA
Puyallup is in Pierce County, Washington. About 160,000 people live in the 5 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 59,000 homes, 67% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (37%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 5 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Puyallup
98371, 98372, 98373, 98374, 98375
Puyallup homes and their plumbing
Here is how Puyallup's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 4%, 1940–1959 5%, 1960–1979 20%, 1980–1999 33%, 2000 or later 37%. 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 Auburn, Federal Way, Tacoma are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 4% |
| 1940–1959 | 5% |
| 1960–1979 | 20% |
| 1980–1999 | 33% |
| 2000 or later | 37% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 159,553
- Housing units
- 59,157
- Single-family detached
- 67%
- Owner-occupied
- 65%
- Heated with utility gas
- 42%
- Heated with electricity
- 53%
What goes wrong in Puyallup homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
33% 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
37% 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
30% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold Washington winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common calls in Puyallup
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Puyallup: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Puyallup at a glance
- County
- Pierce County
- Nearest city pages
- Federal Way, Tacoma
- ZIP codes
- 98371, 98372, 98373, 98374, 98375
Puyallup plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Puyallup?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Puyallup, Census estimates put 10% of homes as built before 1960, 20% from 1960 to 1979, 33% from 1980 to 1999 and 37% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (37%).
Who licenses plumbers in Puyallup, WA?
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) certifies plumbers and registers contractors.
Are water heaters in Puyallup usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 42% of homes heating with utility gas, 53% 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 Puyallup homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Sumner (4 mi), Milton (5 mi), Fife (5 mi), Pacific (6 mi), Bonney Lake (6 mi), Orting (7 mi), Spanaway (8 mi), Graham (10 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 Puyallup, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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