Plumbing repair · Pearland, Texas
Plumbing repair in Pearland, TX
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Pearland's homes (34%) was built 2000 to 2009[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Pearland, in Brazoria County and Harris County and Fort Bend County — ZIPs 77584, 77581, counts 129,930 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Pearland at a glance for plumbing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 129,930[2]+1.8% since 2020
- County
- Brazoria / Harris / Fort Bend[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 49.2 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 2000 to 2009[1]34% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 11%[1]the lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 27%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 27%[1]the 4th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, brazoria zone
- 1[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 17[4]15 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 5,580[5]1,615 in the last 10 years; 4,511 paid
Reading the Pearland data for plumbing
Pearland counts 129,930 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 1.8% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 49.2 square miles holding 2,640 residents per square mile, the 4th densest of the suburbs here; it spans Brazoria County and Harris County and Fort Bend County, with ZIP codes 77584, 77581[3].
With 27% of homes built since 2010 and 11% before 1980[1], Pearland's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
Pearland is split across 2 ZIP codes: 77584 (48% of the city's land), 77581 (42% of the city's land)[7].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Friendswood (8.1 mi SE), Pasadena (12.4 mi NE) and Missouri City (12.8 mi W)[3].
11% of Pearland's 47,560 housing units predate 1980 and 27% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the lowest pre-1980 share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Friendswood (30%), Pasadena (57%), and Missouri City (26%) predate 1980. New-construction problems are usually fittings, supply lines, water-heater installs and drain slopes, not worn-out pipe.
The biggest single slice — 34% — was built 2000 to 2009, and the median home dates to 2003[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the brazoria forecast zone logged 1 winter-storm, ice or hard-freeze day in 2016–2025; the latest was Dec 8, 2017[4].
Water from the sky is plumbing work too: 17 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 5,580 flood-insurance claims across Pearland's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
67% of homes heat with utility gas, and 24% of households rent[1].
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Pearland records the lowest pre-1980 housing share (11%)[1], the 2nd-newest housing (by median year built) (2003, tied with League City and Katy)[1], and the 2nd-highest gas-heat share (67%)[1].
Pearland storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Pearland, 2016–2025: 15 flash-flood reports and 2 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 76% in March, August, and September. Busiest year 2017 (10); 6 of 10 years had none. Busiest month August 2017 (5). Latest: flood or heavy-rain report, Sep 22, 2020, 9.9 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | – | 1 |
| Mar | 3 | – | 3 |
| May | 1 | – | 1 |
| Jun | 1 | – | 1 |
| Aug | 5 | – | 5 |
| Sep | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Oct | 1 | – | 1 |
Get plumbing help in Pearland
Requests go to Plumbing repair contractors serving the Pearland area — ZIP codes 77584, 77581.
Before you pick up the phone: before the plumber arrives
The data underneath this Pearland page
| Measure | Pearland | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 0.7% | 9.7% | 9 pts lower |
| Built before 1980 | 11% | 28% | 17 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 24% | 43% | 20 pts lower |
| Built 2010 or later | 27% | 19% | 8 pts higher |
| Utility-gas heat | 67% | 50% | 18 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 17 | 15 | 2 more |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1993 | 10 years newer |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland | 17 | 5,580 | 1 |
| Friendswood 8.1 mi | 30 | 6,059 | 1 |
| Pasadena 12.4 mi | 25 | 13,636 | 4 |
| Missouri City 12.8 mi | 15 | 1,341 | 4 |
| League City 13.6 mi | 32 | 19,518 | 1 |
| La Porte 18.2 mi | 18 | 4,801 | 4 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77584 | 2,036 | $55,818,224 | 2017 (492) |
| 77581 | 3,544 | $136,021,262 | 2017 (969) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2020 | Flood | 9.9 mi |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Flood | 3.4 mi |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Flash Flood | 3.4 mi |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Flash Flood | 4.4 mi |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Flash Flood | 2.0 mi |
| May 9, 2019 | Flash Flood | 9.9 mi |
| Oct 20, 2017 | Flash Flood | 9.4 mi |
| Aug 28, 2017 | Flash Flood | 5.9 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,067 | 2.2% | ±451 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 11,993 | 25.2% | ±1,132 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 16,315 | 34.3% | ±870 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 8,437 | 17.7% | ±832 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 4,337 | 9.1% | ±596 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 3,465 | 7.3% | ±467 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,599 | 3.4% | ±350 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 251 | 0.5% | ±115 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 55 | 0.1% | ±55 |
| 1939 or earlier | 41 | 0.1% | ±37 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 47,560 |
| Detached single-family | 37,438 (79%) |
| Occupied homes | 44,410 |
| Owner-occupied | 33,855 (76%) |
| Renter-occupied | 10,555 (24%) |
| Median home value | $356,300 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29,891 | 67.3% | ±1,220 |
| Electricity | 13,843 | 31.2% | ±1,019 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 317 | 0.7% | ±111 |
| No fuel used | 292 | 0.7% | ±204 |
| Solar energy | 52 | 0.1% | ±48 |
| Wood | 15 | 0.0% | ±25 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Pearland's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 77584 | 48% | 73% |
| 77581 | 42% | 83% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the BRAZORIA forecast zone: see the county list.
plumbing questions from Pearland homeowners
Are Pearland homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 1% were built before 1960 and 11% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Pearland?
The record for Pearland's forecast zone shows 1 winter-storm or freeze day over 2016–2025, in 1 different year[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Pearland?
77584 and 77581[7], in Brazoria County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Friendswood (8.1 mi), Pasadena (12.4 mi), and Missouri City (12.8 mi)[3].
My Pearland home is fairly new — could the plumbing and water heater still be under warranty?
Possibly: 27% of Pearland's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 4th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
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.