Jackson County · Ocean Springs, MS
Plumbers in Ocean Springs, MS
Ocean Springs is in Jackson County, Mississippi. About 42,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 19,000 homes, 81% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (38%), 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 Ocean Springs
39564, 39566
Ocean Springs homes and their plumbing
Here is how Ocean Springs's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 3%, 1940–1959 5%, 1960–1979 28%, 1980–1999 26%, 2000 or later 38%. 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 Biloxi, Gulfport are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 3% |
| 1940–1959 | 5% |
| 1960–1979 | 28% |
| 1980–1999 | 26% |
| 2000 or later | 38% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 42,295
- Housing units
- 18,908
- Single-family detached
- 81%
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Heated with utility gas
- 19%
- Heated with electricity
- 79%
What goes wrong in Ocean Springs homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
38% 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
79% 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.
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
28% of the housing here dates from 1960 to 1979. Original copper supply lines in those homes are now 45 to 65 years old, and cast iron drains of that age scale up inside and crack. Seized shutoff valves, pinhole leaks and recurring main-line clogs are common calls. A camera inspection shows the condition of the sewer line before anyone digs.
Common calls in Ocean Springs
- Water Heater Replacement in Ocean Springs, MS
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Ocean Springs: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Ocean Springs at a glance
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP codes
- 39564, 39566
Ocean Springs plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Ocean Springs?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Ocean Springs, Census estimates put 8% of homes as built before 1960, 28% from 1960 to 1979, 26% from 1980 to 1999 and 38% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (38%).
Who licenses plumbers in Ocean Springs, MS?
Plumber licensing in Mississippi is largely handled by cities and counties; the State Board of Contractors licenses contractors on larger jobs.
Are water heaters in Ocean Springs usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 19% of homes heating with utility gas, 79% 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 Ocean Springs homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Diberville (8 mi), Gautier (8 mi), Vancleave (12 mi), Pascagoula (14 mi), Escatawpa (15 mi), Moss Point (15 mi), Long Beach (23 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 Ocean Springs, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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