Wayne County · Goldsboro, NC
Plumbers in Goldsboro, NC
Goldsboro is in Wayne County, North Carolina. About 70,000 people live in the 5 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 33,000 homes, 62% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (32%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 5 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Goldsboro
27530, 27531, 27532, 27533, 27534
Goldsboro homes and their plumbing
Here is how Goldsboro's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 5%, 1940–1959 11%, 1960–1979 31%, 1980–1999 32%, 2000 or later 21%. 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.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 5% |
| 1940–1959 | 11% |
| 1960–1979 | 31% |
| 1980–1999 | 32% |
| 2000 or later | 21% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 69,642
- Housing units
- 32,972
- Single-family detached
- 62%
- Owner-occupied
- 56%
- Heated with utility gas
- 8%
- Heated with electricity
- 81%
- Heated with propane
- 9%
What goes wrong in Goldsboro homes
Mostly electric homes
81% 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
32% 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.
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
31% 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 Goldsboro
- Water Heater Replacement in Goldsboro, NC
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Goldsboro: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Goldsboro at a glance
- County
- Wayne County
- ZIP codes
- 27530, 27531, 27532, 27533, 27534
Goldsboro plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Goldsboro?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Goldsboro, Census estimates put 16% of homes as built before 1960, 31% from 1960 to 1979, 32% from 1980 to 1999 and 21% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (32%).
Who licenses plumbers in Goldsboro, NC?
The North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors licenses plumbing contractors.
Are water heaters in Goldsboro usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 8% of homes heating with utility gas, 81% with electricity and 9% with propane. 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 Goldsboro homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Pikeville (8 mi), Dudley (9 mi), Fremont (11 mi), La Grange (11 mi), Princeton (12 mi), Mount Olive (13 mi), Seven Springs (13 mi), Kenly (17 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 Goldsboro, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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