Plumbing repair · Humble, Texas
Plumbing repair in Humble, TX
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Humble's homes (24%) was built 1980 to 1989[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Humble, in Harris County — ZIPs 77338, 77396, counts 16,484 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Humble at a glance for plumbing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 16,484[2]-1.9% since 2020
- County
- Harris[2]
- Land area
- 9.9 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1980 to 1989[1]24% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 44%[1]the 5th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 38%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 8%[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, harris zone
- 4[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 20[4]19 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 2,439[5]773 in the last 10 years; 2,134 paid
Reading the Humble data for plumbing
Humble is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 16,484 people (2025 estimate), down just 1.9% since 2020[2]. The city spans 9.9 square miles at 1,663 residents per square mile (the 10th densest) and sits entirely in Harris County, served by ZIP codes 77338, 77396[3].
With 8% of homes built since 2010 and 44% before 1980[1], Humble's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
2 ZIP codes cover Humble — 77338 (70% of the city's land), 77396 (30% of the city's land)[7].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Tomball (22.5 mi W), Baytown (23.6 mi SE) and Pasadena (24.0 mi S)[3].
44% of Humble's 6,428 housing units predate 1980 and 8% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 5th-highest pre-1980 share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Tomball (23%), Baytown (49%), and Pasadena (57%) predate 1980. Houses that old can still have galvanized supply pipe or cast-iron drains — especially the 14% built before 1960.
The biggest single slice — 24% — was built 1980 to 1989, and the median home dates to 1982[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the harris forecast zone logged 4 winter-storm, ice or hard-freeze days in 2016–2025; the latest was Jan 17, 2018[4].
Water from the sky is plumbing work too: 20 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 2,439 flood-insurance claims across Humble's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
33% of homes heat with utility gas, and 61% of households rent[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Humble records the lowest gas-heat share (33%)[1], the highest renter share (61%)[1], and the 2nd-lowest share of homes built since 2010 (8%)[1].
Humble storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Humble, 2016–2025: 19 flash-flood reports and 1 flood or heavy-rain report[4]. Peak: 80% in May, June, and September. Busiest year 2019 (8); 2 of 10 years had none. Busiest month September 2019 (6). Latest: flood or heavy-rain report, Jun 12, 2025, 6.6 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 7 | – | 7 |
| Jun | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Jul | 1 | – | 1 |
| Aug | 3 | – | 3 |
| Sep | 6 | – | 6 |
Finding plumbing help around Humble
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Humble by the numbers
| Measure | Humble | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2010 or later | 8% | 19% | 11 pts lower |
| Built before 1980 | 44% | 28% | 16 pts higher |
| Built before 1960 | 13.7% | 9.7% | 4 pts higher |
| Renter-occupied | 61% | 43% | 18 pts higher |
| Utility-gas heat | 33% | 50% | 17 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 20 | 15 | 5 more |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1993 | 11 years older |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Houston-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims | Freeze days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humble | 20 | 2,439 | 4 |
| Tomball 22.5 mi | 9 | 1,049 | 4 |
| Baytown 23.6 mi | 12 | 4,628 | 4 |
| Pasadena 24.0 mi | 25 | 13,636 | 4 |
| La Porte 25.6 mi | 18 | 4,801 | 4 |
| Conroe 27.0 mi | 8 | 1,213 | 7 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77338 | 1,511 | $97,723,323 | 2017 (341) |
| 77396 | 928 | $26,588,301 | 2017 (177) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | Flood | 6.6 mi |
| May 2, 2024 | Flash Flood | 7.3 mi |
| May 2, 2024 | Flash Flood | 0.9 mi |
| May 16, 2023 | Flash Flood | 6.0 mi |
| May 9, 2023 | Flash Flood | 9.3 mi |
| May 18, 2021 | Flash Flood | 7.6 mi |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Flash Flood | 5.8 mi |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Flash Flood | 6.7 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 62 | 1.0% | ±83 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 457 | 7.1% | ±207 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 653 | 10.2% | ±200 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 857 | 13.3% | ±298 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,555 | 24.2% | ±367 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,350 | 21.0% | ±328 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 615 | 9.6% | ±292 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 421 | 6.5% | ±201 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 17 | 0.3% | ±29 |
| 1939 or earlier | 441 | 6.9% | ±178 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 6,428 |
| Detached single-family | 2,717 (42%) |
| Occupied homes | 5,981 |
| Owner-occupied | 2,321 (39%) |
| Renter-occupied | 3,660 (61%) |
| Median home value | $216,400 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 3,896 | 65.1% | ±419 |
| Utility gas | 1,965 | 32.9% | ±430 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 87 | 1.5% | ±68 |
| No fuel used | 33 | 0.6% | ±50 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Humble's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 77338 | 70% | 26% |
| 77396 | 30% | 12% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the HARRIS forecast zone: see the county list.
Humble plumbing questions
Are Humble homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 14% were built before 1960 and 44% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Humble?
The record for Humble's forecast zone shows 4 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 2 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Humble?
77338 and 77396[7], in Harris County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Tomball (22.5 mi), Baytown (23.6 mi), and Pasadena (24.0 mi)[3].
I rent in Humble. Who arranges the repair?
61% of occupied Humble homes are rented[1], the highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. Tell your landlord or property manager in writing first; your lease says who arranges repairs.
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- NOAA Storm Events Database
- OpenFEMA NFIP claims
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (link unverified)
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.