Middlesex County · Piscataway, NJ
Plumbers in Piscataway, NJ
Piscataway is in Middlesex County, New Jersey. About 60,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 18,000 homes, 58% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (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 Piscataway
08854, 08855
Piscataway homes and their plumbing
Here is how Piscataway's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 6%, 1940–1959 16%, 1960–1979 37%, 1980–1999 27%, 2000 or later 15%. 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 Somerset, New Brunswick, Plainfield are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 6% |
| 1940–1959 | 16% |
| 1960–1979 | 37% |
| 1980–1999 | 27% |
| 2000 or later | 15% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 60,405
- Housing units
- 18,069
- Single-family detached
- 58%
- Owner-occupied
- 65%
- Heated with utility gas
- 82%
- Heated with electricity
- 12%
- Heated with fuel oil
- 3%
What goes wrong in Piscataway homes
Natural gas in most homes
82% 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.
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
37% 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.
Winter freezes
58% 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 Piscataway
- Gas Line Repair
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair in Piscataway, NJ
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Piscataway: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Piscataway at a glance
- County
- Middlesex County
- Nearest city pages
- Somerset, New Brunswick, Plainfield
- ZIP codes
- 08854, 08855
Piscataway plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Piscataway?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Piscataway, Census estimates put 22% of homes as built before 1960, 37% from 1960 to 1979, 27% from 1980 to 1999 and 15% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (37%).
Who licenses plumbers in Piscataway, 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 Piscataway usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 82% of homes heating with utility gas, 12% with electricity, 3% 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 Piscataway homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Highland Park (2 mi), Middlesex (4 mi), South Bound Brook (4 mi), South Plainfield (5 mi), Bound Brook (5 mi), Dunellen (5 mi), Milltown (5 mi), Metuchen (6 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 Piscataway, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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