Polk County · Haines City, FL
Plumbers in Haines City, FL
Haines City is in Polk County, Florida. About 49,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 22,000 homes, 53% 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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- 2 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Haines City
33844, 33845
Haines City homes and their plumbing
Here is how Haines City's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 3%, 1940–1959 6%, 1960–1979 20%, 1980–1999 34%, 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 Davenport, Winter Haven, Lake Wales are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 6% |
| 1960–1979 | 20% |
| 1980–1999 | 34% |
| 2000 or later | 37% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 49,133
- Housing units
- 22,018
- Single-family detached
- 53%
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Heated with utility gas
- 3%
- Heated with electricity
- 93%
What goes wrong in Haines City homes
Mostly electric homes
93% 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.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
34% 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.
Hard water
Florida water is generally hard. With 93% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure, and newer homes with tankless heaters need yearly descaling. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Haines City
- Water Heater Replacement
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Water Softener Installation in Haines City, FL
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Haines City: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Haines City at a glance
- County
- Polk County
- Nearest city pages
- Davenport, Winter Haven, Lake Wales, Kissimmee
- ZIP codes
- 33844, 33845
Haines City plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Haines City?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Haines City, Census estimates put 10% of homes as built before 1960, 20% from 1960 to 1979, 34% from 1980 to 1999 and 37% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (37%).
Who licenses plumbers in Haines City, FL?
Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) licenses plumbing contractors through the Construction Industry Licensing Board; check any license on the DBPR site.
Are water heaters in Haines City usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 3% of homes heating with utility gas, 93% 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 Haines City homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Lake Hamilton (4 mi), Dundee (7 mi), Lake Alfred (7 mi), Loughman (9 mi), Waverly (9 mi), Auburndale (11 mi), Eagle Lake (13 mi), Polk City (14 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 Haines City, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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