Plumbing repair · Temple Terrace, Florida
Plumbing repair in Temple Terrace, FL
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Temple Terrace's homes (29%) was built 1980 to 1989[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Temple Terrace, in Hillsborough County — ZIPs 33617, 33637, counts 27,075 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Temple Terrace at a glance for plumbing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 27,075[2]+1.4% since 2020
- County
- Hillsborough[2]
- Land area
- 7.6 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1980 to 1989[1]29% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 43%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 43%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 5%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 10[4]0 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 146[5]22 in the last 10 years; 83 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 1%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What Temple Terrace's numbers say about plumbing
Temple Terrace counts 27,075 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 1.4% since 2020[2]. The city spans 7.6 square miles at 3,578 residents per square mile (the 6th densest) and sits entirely in Hillsborough County, served by ZIP codes 33617, 33637[3].
With 5% of homes built since 2010 and 43% before 1980[1], Temple Terrace's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
Temple Terrace is split across 2 ZIP codes: 33617 (59% of the city's land), 33637 (41% of the city's land)[6].
The closest tracked neighbours are Plant City (15.9 mi E), Oldsmar (18.0 mi W) and Zephyrhills (18.2 mi NE)[3].
43% of Temple Terrace's 12,079 housing units predate 1980 and 5% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 6th-lowest pre-1980 share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Plant City (33%), Oldsmar (23%), and Zephyrhills (34%) predate 1980. The 43% built in 1980–1999 are at the age where original water heaters and valves get replaced.
The biggest single slice — 29% — 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.
Water from the sky is plumbing work too: 10 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 146 flood-insurance claims across Temple Terrace's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
1% of homes heat with utility gas, and 50% of households rent[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.
Among the 14 suburbs tracked here, Temple Terrace stands out for the most flood reports nearby (10)[4], the highest renter share (50%)[1], the 3rd-lowest share of homes built since 2010 (5%)[1], and the 3rd-lowest gas-heat share (1%)[1].
Temple Terrace storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Temple Terrace, 2016–2025: 10 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 90% in June, July, and September. Busiest year 2020 (4); 5 of 10 years had none. Busiest month June 2020 (4). Latest: flood or heavy-rain report, Jun 11, 2025, 6.7 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun | – | 6 | 6 |
| Jul | – | 2 | 2 |
| Sep | – | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | – | 1 | 1 |
Finding plumbing help around Temple Terrace
Requests go to Plumbing repair contractors serving the Temple Terrace area — ZIP codes 33617, 33637.
Before you call: before the plumber arrives
The data underneath this Temple Terrace page
| Measure | Temple Terrace | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 10 | 5 | 5 more |
| Renter-occupied | 50% | 30% | 19 pts higher |
| Utility-gas heat | 1% | 3% | 1 pts lower |
| Built 2010 or later | 5% | 7% | 2 pts lower |
| Built before 1980 | 43% | 48% | 4 pts lower |
| Built before 1960 | 12.1% | 11.9% | about the same |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1981 | 1 year newer |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Terrace | 10 | 146 |
| Plant City 15.9 mi | 6 | 339 |
| Oldsmar 18.0 mi | 0 | 898 |
| Zephyrhills 18.2 mi | 0 | 195 |
| Safety Harbor 19.8 mi | 1 | 142 |
| Pinellas Park 23.9 mi | 8 | 1,567 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33617 | 135 | $1,166,579 | 1982 (24) |
| 33637 | 11 | $352,980 | 2024 (5) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | Flood | 5.4 mi |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Flood | 6.7 mi |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Flood | 10.0 mi |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Heavy Rain | 3.8 mi |
| Jul 16, 2022 | Flood | 9.2 mi |
| Jun 14, 2020 | Flood | 9.0 mi |
| Jun 14, 2020 | Flood | 8.2 mi |
| Jun 14, 2020 | Flood | 7.9 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 27 | 0.2% | ±27 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 584 | 4.8% | ±246 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,072 | 8.9% | ±260 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,586 | 13.1% | ±430 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 3,556 | 29.4% | ±508 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 2,637 | 21.8% | ±396 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,159 | 9.6% | ±279 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,260 | 10.4% | ±283 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 89 | 0.7% | ±65 |
| 1939 or earlier | 109 | 0.9% | ±78 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 12,079 |
| Detached single-family | 5,081 (42%) |
| Occupied homes | 11,630 |
| Owner-occupied | 5,860 (50%) |
| Renter-occupied | 5,770 (50%) |
| Median home value | $334,800 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 11,387 | 97.9% | ±479 |
| Utility gas | 165 | 1.4% | ±89 |
| No fuel used | 33 | 0.3% | ±29 |
| Solar energy | 31 | 0.3% | ±35 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 14 | 0.1% | ±21 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Temple Terrace's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 33617 | 59% | 49% |
| 33637 | 41% | 38% |
plumbing questions from Temple Terrace homeowners
Are Temple Terrace homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 12% were built before 1960 and 43% before 1980[1].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Temple Terrace?
33617 and 33637[6], in Hillsborough County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Plant City (15.9 mi), Oldsmar (18.0 mi), and Zephyrhills (18.2 mi)[3].
I rent in Temple Terrace. Who arranges the repair?
50% of occupied Temple Terrace homes are rented[1], the 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.