Shelby County · Arlington, TN
Plumbers in Arlington, TN
Arlington is in Shelby County, Tennessee. About 44,000 people live in the ZIP code we cover here, in roughly 15,000 homes, 91% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built in 2000 or later (57%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
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- 1 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Arlington
38002
Arlington homes and their plumbing
Here is how Arlington's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 1%, 1940–1959 4%, 1960–1979 11%, 1980–1999 27%, 2000 or later 57%. 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 Germantown, Collierville are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 4% |
| 1960–1979 | 11% |
| 1980–1999 | 27% |
| 2000 or later | 57% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 43,868
- Housing units
- 15,448
- Single-family detached
- 91%
- Owner-occupied
- 83%
- Heated with utility gas
- 59%
- Heated with electricity
- 39%
What goes wrong in Arlington homes
Newer homes on their first water heater
57% 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.
Natural gas in most homes
59% 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.
Winter freezes
16% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a cold Tennessee winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
Common calls in Arlington
- Water Heater Replacement in Arlington, TN
- Gas Line Repair
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Arlington: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Arlington at a glance
- County
- Shelby County
- Nearest city pages
- Germantown, Collierville
- ZIP codes
- 38002
Arlington plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Arlington?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Arlington, Census estimates put 5% of homes as built before 1960, 11% from 1960 to 1979, 27% from 1980 to 1999 and 57% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 2000 or later (57%).
Who licenses plumbers in Arlington, TN?
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors licenses contractors on larger projects, and many cities and counties license plumbers locally.
Are water heaters in Arlington usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 59% of homes heating with utility gas, 39% with electricity. 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 Arlington homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Eads (0 mi), Gallaway (6 mi), Oakland (8 mi), Braden (9 mi), Ellendale (9 mi), Atoka (13 mi), Mason (13 mi), Tipton (13 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 Arlington, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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