Pest control · Columbia, Tennessee
Pest control in Columbia, TN
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 67% of Columbia's homes are detached houses[1], and 22% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Columbia, in Maury County — ZIP 38401, counts 50,072 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Columbia pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 50,072[2]+20.3% since 2020
- County
- Maury[2]
- Land area
- 36.5 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 67%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 22%[1]the 5th-lowest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 1,372[2][3]the 4th-least dense of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 37%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +20.3%[2]the 4th-fastest-growing of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 36.5 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Columbia
Columbia is one of the fastest-growing Nashville-metro suburbs tracked here: 50,072 people (2025 estimate), up 20.3% since 2020[2]. The city spans 36.5 square miles at 1,372 residents per square mile (the 10th densest) and sits entirely in Maury County, served by ZIP code 38401[3].
Building amid 20.3% growth since 2020 pushes construction into previously open land, which stirs up the pests already living there — and denser housing gives them more neighboring homes to visit.
One ZIP code covers the whole city: 38401[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Spring Hill (11.0 mi NE), Franklin (22.7 mi NE) and Brentwood (29.7 mi NE)[3].
67% of Columbia's 19,918 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 7th-highest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Spring Hill (76%), Franklin (58%), and Brentwood (88%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
22% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 5th-lowest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover; Spring Hill (47%), Franklin (32%), and Brentwood (18%) nearby), and population changed +20.3% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 1,372 people live per square mile of land across 36.5 square miles[2][3] — the 4th-least dense of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
37% of households rent and 63% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Measured against the 13 suburbs on this site, Columbia records the oldest housing (by median year built) (1981)[1] and the 2nd-fewest flood reports nearby (18)[5].
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The Columbia numbers behind this page
| Measure | Columbia | Median of 13 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 18 | 40 | 22 fewer |
| Growth since 2020 | 20.3% | 14.3% | 6 pts faster |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,372 | 1,681 | 18% less dense |
| Renter-occupied | 37% | 36% | about the same |
| Median year built | 1981 | 2002 | 21 years older |
| Detached single-family | 67% | 67% | same as median |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Nashville-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 1,372 | 20.3% | 50,072 |
| Spring Hill 11.0 mi | 2,066 | 21.0% | 61,336 |
| Franklin 22.7 mi | 2,025 | 8.0% | 90,226 |
| Brentwood 29.7 mi | 1,075 | -0.1% | 45,313 |
| Nolensville 31.0 mi | 1,504 | 14.3% | 15,789 |
| Smyrna 37.4 mi | 1,834 | 19.2% | 63,321 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 19,918 |
| Detached single-family | 13,357 (67%) |
| Occupied homes | 18,039 |
| Owner-occupied | 11,427 (63%) |
| Renter-occupied | 6,612 (37%) |
| Median home value | $308,700 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,458 | 7.3% | ±324 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 2,991 | 15.0% | ±496 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,083 | 10.5% | ±419 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 2,099 | 10.5% | ±429 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,542 | 7.7% | ±346 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 2,968 | 14.9% | ±498 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 2,105 | 10.6% | ±422 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,921 | 9.6% | ±369 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1,523 | 7.6% | ±380 |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,228 | 6.2% | ±313 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Columbia's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 38401 | 100% | 11% |
pest control questions from Columbia homeowners
My Columbia home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 22% of Columbia homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Columbia. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 37% of Columbia households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 38401[4], Maury County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Spring Hill (11.0 mi), Franklin (22.7 mi), and Brentwood (29.7 mi)[3].
A lot of Columbia homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
49% of Columbia's housing units were built before 1980, 23.5% before 1960[1] — the highest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover. Older houses tend to have more gaps at the foundation, eaves and utility penetrations — ask the inspector to show you the entry points, not just treat.
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- NOAA Storm Events Database
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.