San Luis Obispo County · Paso Robles, CA
Plumbers in Paso Robles, CA
Paso Robles is in San Luis Obispo County, California. About 46,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 20,000 homes, 74% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (41%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 2 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Paso Robles
93446, 93447
Paso Robles homes and their plumbing
Here is how Paso Robles's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 3%, 1940–1959 7%, 1960–1979 20%, 1980–1999 41%, 2000 or later 29%. 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 San Luis Obispo are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 7% |
| 1960–1979 | 20% |
| 1980–1999 | 41% |
| 2000 or later | 29% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 45,859
- Housing units
- 19,786
- Single-family detached
- 74%
- Owner-occupied
- 68%
- Heated with utility gas
- 59%
- Heated with electricity
- 18%
- Heated with propane
- 16%
What goes wrong in Paso Robles homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
41% 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.
Natural gas in most homes
59% 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.
Propane service
16% of homes here use bottled or tank propane for heat, typical of areas beyond the gas mains. Propane water heaters, ranges and generators need correctly sized lines and fittings rated for LP. See gas appliance hookups.
Common calls in Paso Robles
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement in Paso Robles, CA
- Gas Line Repair
- Gas Appliance Hookups
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Paso Robles: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Paso Robles at a glance
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- ZIP codes
- 93446, 93447
Paso Robles plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Paso Robles?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Paso Robles, Census estimates put 10% of homes as built before 1960, 20% from 1960 to 1979, 41% from 1980 to 1999 and 29% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (41%).
Who licenses plumbers in Paso Robles, CA?
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses plumbing contractors under the C-36 classification, and its online lookup shows license status.
Are water heaters in Paso Robles usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 59% of homes heating with utility gas, 18% with electricity and 16% 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 Paso Robles homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Templeton (7 mi), Atascadero (11 mi), Creston (11 mi), Shandon (15 mi), Santa Margarita (17 mi), Bradley (18 mi), Cayucos (19 mi), Morro Bay (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 Paso Robles, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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