Plumbing repair · Manor, Texas
Plumbing repair in Manor, TX
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Manor's homes (47%) was built 2010 to 2019[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Manor, in Travis County — ZIP 78653, counts 23,070 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Manor plumbing snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 23,070[2]+68.7% since 2020
- County
- Travis[2]
- Land area
- 9.8 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 2010 to 2019[1]47% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 2%[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 3%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 74%[1]the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, travis zone
- 22[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 13[4]11 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 8[5]1 in the last 10 years; 4 paid
Reading the Manor data for plumbing
Manor is one of the fastest-growing Austin-metro suburbs tracked here: 23,070 people (2025 estimate), up 68.7% since 2020[2]. The city spans 9.8 square miles at 2,353 residents per square mile (the 6th densest) and sits entirely in Travis County, served by ZIP code 78653[3].
With 74% of homes built since 2010 and 2% before 1980[1], Manor's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
The entire city sits in ZIP code 78653[7].
The closest tracked neighbours are Pflugerville (7.0 mi N), Hutto (12.9 mi N) and Round Rock (13.4 mi NW)[3].
2% of Manor's 6,810 housing units predate 1980 and 74% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 2nd-lowest pre-1980 share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Pflugerville (4%), Hutto (3%), and Round Rock (11%) predate 1980. New-construction problems are usually fittings, supply lines, water-heater installs and drain slopes, not worn-out pipe.
The biggest single slice — 47% — was built 2010 to 2019, and the median home dates to 2015[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the travis forecast zone logged 22 winter-storm, ice or hard-freeze days in 2016–2025, including February 2021; the latest was Feb 22, 2025[4].
Water from the sky is plumbing work too: 13 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 8 flood-insurance claims across Manor's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
19% of homes heat with utility gas, and 25% of households rent[1].
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Manor stands out for the 2nd-lowest pre-1980 housing share (2%)[1], the 2nd-newest housing (by median year built) (2015)[1], the 2nd-highest share of homes built since 2010 (74%)[1], and the 2nd-lowest gas-heat share (19%)[1].
Finding plumbing help around Manor
Requests go to Plumbing repair contractors serving the Manor area — ZIP code 78653.
Before you call: before the plumber arrives
Manor by the numbers
| Measure | Manor | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 19% | 37% | 18 pts lower |
| Built 2010 or later | 74% | 50% | 24 pts higher |
| Built before 1980 | 2% | 4% | 2 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 13 | 17 | 4 fewer |
| Renter-occupied | 25% | 31% | 6 pts lower |
| Median year built | 2015 | 2010 | 5 years newer |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Austin-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims | Freeze days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor | 13 | 8 | 22 |
| Pflugerville 7.0 mi | 20 | 49 | 22 |
| Hutto 12.9 mi | 16 | 17 | 23 |
| Round Rock 13.4 mi | 20 | 310 | 23 |
| Cedar Park 18.9 mi | 27 | 61 | 23 |
| Georgetown 23.2 mi | 10 | 128 | 23 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78653 | 8 | $95,345 | 2015 (5) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.7 mi |
| May 6, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.9 mi |
| May 1, 2024 | Flash Flood | 3.4 mi |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Flash Flood | 3.8 mi |
| Dec 19, 2022 | Flood | 8.8 mi |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Flash Flood | 9.3 mi |
| May 1, 2021 | Flash Flood | 7.8 mi |
| Apr 7, 2019 | Flash Flood | 7.9 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,809 | 26.6% | ±441 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 3,225 | 47.4% | ±600 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,396 | 20.5% | ±420 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 0 | 0.0% | ±23 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 217 | 3.2% | ±185 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 136 | 2.0% | ±152 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 0 | 0.0% | ±23 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 0 | 0.0% | ±23 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 0 | 0.0% | ±23 |
| 1939 or earlier | 27 | 0.4% | ±43 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 6,810 |
| Detached single-family | 5,503 (81%) |
| Occupied homes | 6,379 |
| Owner-occupied | 4,785 (75%) |
| Renter-occupied | 1,594 (25%) |
| Median home value | $347,900 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 4,928 | 77.3% | ±606 |
| Utility gas | 1,196 | 18.7% | ±437 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 143 | 2.2% | ±146 |
| No fuel used | 112 | 1.8% | ±149 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Manor's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 78653 | 98% | 9% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the TRAVIS forecast zone: see the county list.
Common Manor plumbing questions
Are Manor homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 0% were built before 1960 and 2% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Manor?
The record for Manor's forecast zone shows 22 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 9 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Manor?
78653[7], in Travis County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Pflugerville (7.0 mi), Hutto (12.9 mi), and Round Rock (13.4 mi)[3].
My Manor home is fairly new — could the plumbing and water heater still be under warranty?
Possibly: 74% of Manor's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Austin-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.