Dallas County · Coppell, TX
Plumbers in Coppell, TX
Coppell is in Dallas County, Texas. About 45,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 17,000 homes, 66% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (63%), 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 Coppell
75019, 75099
Coppell homes and their plumbing
Here is how Coppell's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 0%, 1940–1959 1%, 1960–1979 6%, 1980–1999 63%, 2000 or later 30%. 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 Grapevine, Carrollton, Lewisville are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 0% |
| 1940–1959 | 1% |
| 1960–1979 | 6% |
| 1980–1999 | 63% |
| 2000 or later | 30% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 44,707
- Housing units
- 17,455
- Single-family detached
- 66%
- Owner-occupied
- 64%
- Heated with utility gas
- 50%
- Heated with electricity
- 48%
What goes wrong in Coppell homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
63% 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.
Natural gas in most homes
50% 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.
Hard water
Texas water is generally hard. With 48% of homes here on electric heat, scale on electric water heater elements is a frequent failure. See water softener installation.
Common calls in Coppell
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Gas Line Repair
- Water Softener Installation
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Coppell: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Coppell at a glance
- County
- Dallas County
- Nearest city pages
- Grapevine, Lewisville, Irving, Flower Mound, Euless
- ZIP codes
- 75019, 75099
Coppell plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Coppell?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Coppell, Census estimates put 1% of homes as built before 1960, 6% from 1960 to 1979, 63% from 1980 to 1999 and 30% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (63%).
Who licenses plumbers in Coppell, TX?
Texas licenses plumbers at the state level; you can look up any plumber's license through the state's plumbing license search.
Are water heaters in Coppell usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 50% of homes heating with utility gas, 48% 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 Coppell homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Addison (9 mi), Southlake (9 mi), Colleyville (10 mi), Lake Dallas (11 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 Coppell, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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