Lee County · Opelika, AL
Plumbers in Opelika, AL
Opelika is in Lee County, Alabama. About 44,000 people live in the 4 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 20,000 homes, 61% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (35%), 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 Opelika
36801, 36802, 36803, 36804
Opelika homes and their plumbing
Here is how Opelika's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 4%, 1940–1959 7%, 1960–1979 22%, 1980–1999 31%, 2000 or later 35%. 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, Phenix City are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 4% |
| 1940–1959 | 7% |
| 1960–1979 | 22% |
| 1980–1999 | 31% |
| 2000 or later | 35% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 43,973
- Housing units
- 19,878
- Single-family detached
- 61%
- Owner-occupied
- 69%
- Heated with utility gas
- 22%
- Heated with electricity
- 73%
- Heated with propane
- 4%
What goes wrong in Opelika homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
31% 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
35% 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.
Mostly electric homes
73% 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.
Common calls in Opelika
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement in Opelika, AL
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Opelika: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Opelika at a glance
- County
- Lee County
- Nearest city pages
- Auburn
- ZIP codes
- 36801, 36802, 36803, 36804
Opelika plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Opelika?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Opelika, Census estimates put 12% of homes as built before 1960, 22% from 1960 to 1979, 31% from 1980 to 1999 and 35% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (35%).
Who licenses plumbers in Opelika, AL?
The Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board licenses plumbers and gas fitters, and its online search shows a license's status.
Are water heaters in Opelika usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 22% of homes heating with utility gas, 73% with electricity and 4% 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 Opelika homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Auburn University (8 mi), Loachapoka (13 mi), Waverly (13 mi), Valley (15 mi), Lafayette (17 mi), Lanett (17 mi), Smiths Station (19 mi), Tuskegee (25 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 Opelika, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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