Plumbing repair · Clearwater, Florida
Plumbing repair in Clearwater, FL
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Clearwater's homes (27%) was built 1970 to 1979[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Clearwater, in Pinellas County — ZIPs 33755, 33759, 33761, 33756, 33765, 33764, 33767, 33763, counts 114,364 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Clearwater plumbing snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 114,364[2]-2.5% since 2020
- County
- Pinellas[2]
- Land area
- 26.2 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1970 to 1979[1]27% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 56%[1]the 5th-highest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 28%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 7%[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 2[4]1 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 3,608[5]2,090 in the last 10 years; 2,868 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 4%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
Reading the Clearwater data for plumbing
Clearwater counts 114,364 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack -2.5% since 2020[2]. The city spans 26.2 square miles at 4,367 residents per square mile (the 1st densest) and sits entirely in Pinellas County, served by ZIP codes 33755, 33759, 33761, 33756, 33765, 33764, 33767, 33763[3].
With 7% of homes built since 2010 and 56% before 1980[1], Clearwater's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
Mail to Clearwater goes through 8 ZIP codes — 33755 (20% of the city's land), 33759 (17% of the city's land), 33761 (14% of the city's land), 33756 (13% of the city's land), 33765 (13% of the city's land), 33764 (10% of the city's land), 33767 (8% of the city's land), 33763 (6% of the city's land)[6].
The closest tracked neighbours are Dunedin (4.3 mi N), Safety Harbor (4.8 mi NE) and Largo (4.9 mi S)[3].
56% of Clearwater's 61,123 housing units predate 1980 and 7% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 5th-highest pre-1980 share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Dunedin (61%), Safety Harbor (29%), and Largo (56%) predate 1980. Houses that old can still have galvanized supply pipe or cast-iron drains — especially the 16% built before 1960.
The biggest single slice — 27% — was built 1970 to 1979, and the median home dates to 1978[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Water from the sky is plumbing work too: 2 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 3,608 flood-insurance claims across Clearwater's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
4% of homes heat with utility gas, and 41% of households rent[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.
Among the 14 suburbs tracked here, Clearwater stands out for the 2nd-highest gas-heat share (4%)[1], the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1978, tied with Largo and Pinellas Park)[1], and the 3rd-highest renter share (41%)[1].
plumbing help in Clearwater: what to do next
Plumbing repair contractors taking requests around Clearwater cover ZIP codes 33755, 33759, 33761, 33756, 33765, 33764, 33767, 33763.
Before you call: before the plumber arrives
Clearwater by the numbers
| Measure | Clearwater | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 2 | 5 | 3 fewer |
| Utility-gas heat | 4% | 3% | 1 pts higher |
| Renter-occupied | 41% | 30% | 11 pts higher |
| Built before 1960 | 16.1% | 11.9% | 4 pts higher |
| Built before 1980 | 56% | 48% | 8 pts higher |
| Built 2010 or later | 7% | 7% | about the same |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1981 | 3 years older |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Tampa Bay–area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater | 2 | 3,608 |
| Dunedin 4.3 mi | 2 | 1,654 |
| Safety Harbor 4.8 mi | 1 | 142 |
| Largo 4.9 mi | 5 | 1,562 |
| Oldsmar 7.7 mi | 0 | 898 |
| Pinellas Park 9.2 mi | 8 | 1,567 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33755 | 206 | $14,617,487 | 2024 (98) |
| 33759 | 125 | $14,906,745 | 2024 (76) |
| 33761 | 31 | $352,219 | 2024 (8) |
| 33756 | 369 | $22,949,690 | 2024 (153) |
| 33765 | 55 | $1,952,542 | 2024 (13) |
| 33764 | 545 | $50,343,439 | 2024 (366) |
| 33767 | 2,248 | $191,426,379 | 2024 (1182) |
| 33763 | 29 | $173,027 | 2024 (9) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2024 | Flash Flood | 5.1 mi |
| Aug 31, 2016 | Flood | 7.7 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 529 | 0.9% | ±205 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 3,471 | 5.7% | ±447 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 5,721 | 9.4% | ±615 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 5,374 | 8.8% | ±574 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 11,864 | 19.4% | ±737 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 16,343 | 26.7% | ±847 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 7,959 | 13.0% | ±727 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 7,157 | 11.7% | ±701 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1,427 | 2.3% | ±287 |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,278 | 2.1% | ±307 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 61,123 |
| Detached single-family | 23,294 (38%) |
| Occupied homes | 49,998 |
| Owner-occupied | 29,287 (59%) |
| Renter-occupied | 20,711 (41%) |
| Median home value | $361,300 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 46,302 | 92.6% | ±1,039 |
| Utility gas | 2,175 | 4.4% | ±343 |
| No fuel used | 969 | 1.9% | ±277 |
| Solar energy | 257 | 0.5% | ±110 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 176 | 0.4% | ±76 |
| Other fuel | 69 | 0.1% | ±60 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 36 | 0.1% | ±35 |
| Wood | 14 | 0.0% | ±16 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Clearwater's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 33755 | 20% | 96% |
| 33759 | 17% | 82% |
| 33761 | 14% | 69% |
| 33756 | 13% | 46% |
| 33765 | 13% | 78% |
| 33764 | 10% | 40% |
| 33767 | 8% | 100% |
| 33763 | 6% | 46% |
plumbing questions from Clearwater homeowners
Are Clearwater homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 16% were built before 1960 and 56% before 1980[1].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Clearwater?
33755, 33759, 33761, 33756, 33765, 33764, 33767, and 33763[6], in Pinellas County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Dunedin (4.3 mi), Safety Harbor (4.8 mi), and Largo (4.9 mi)[3].
I rent in Clearwater. Who arranges the repair?
41% of occupied Clearwater homes are rented[1], the 3rd-highest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–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
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.