Morris County · Morristown, NJ
Plumbers in Morristown, NJ
Morristown is in Morris County, New Jersey. About 46,000 people live in the 3 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 19,000 homes, 50% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (27%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 3 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Morristown
07960, 07962, 07963
Morristown homes and their plumbing
Here is how Morristown's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 18%, 1940–1959 18%, 1960–1979 27%, 1980–1999 22%, 2000 or later 15%. With that many older homes, original galvanized supply pipe and cast iron or clay drains are still common, so leaks, rust and root intrusion come up often.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 18% |
| 1940–1959 | 18% |
| 1960–1979 | 27% |
| 1980–1999 | 22% |
| 2000 or later | 15% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 46,178
- Housing units
- 18,978
- Single-family detached
- 50%
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Heated with utility gas
- 77%
- Heated with electricity
- 17%
- Heated with fuel oil
- 4%
What goes wrong in Morristown homes
Natural gas in most homes
77% 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.
Pre-1960 homes: galvanized pipe and cast iron
36% of homes in Morristown's covered ZIP codes were built before 1960, 18% of them before 1940. Houses that old often still have galvanized steel supply lines that rust closed from the inside, and cast iron or clay sewer pipe that cracks and lets roots in. Weak pressure at upstairs fixtures, brown water after a shutoff and slow drains are the usual clues. Typical fixes are whole-house repiping and a sewer camera inspection.
Winter freezes
63% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold New Jersey winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common calls in Morristown
- Gas Line Repair in Morristown, NJ
- Whole-House Repiping
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Morristown: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Morristown at a glance
- County
- Morris County
- ZIP codes
- 07960, 07962, 07963
Morristown plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Morristown?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Morristown, Census estimates put 36% of homes as built before 1960, 27% from 1960 to 1979, 22% from 1980 to 1999 and 15% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (27%).
Who licenses plumbers in Morristown, NJ?
The New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers licenses master plumbers; check a license through the Division of Consumer Affairs.
Are water heaters in Morristown usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 77% of homes heating with utility gas, 17% with electricity, 4% with fuel oil. 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 Morristown homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Cedar Knolls (2 mi), Morris Plains (3 mi), Chatham (4 mi), Florham Park (4 mi), Green Village (4 mi), Madison (4 mi), Convent Station (4 mi), New Vernon (4 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 Morristown, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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