Plumbing repair · Brentwood, Tennessee
Plumbing repair in Brentwood, TN
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Brentwood's homes (24%) was built 2000 to 2009[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Brentwood, in Williamson County — ZIP 37027, counts 45,313 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Brentwood at a glance for plumbing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 45,313[2]-0.1% since 2020
- County
- Williamson[2]
- Land area
- 42.2 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 2000 to 2009[1]24% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 22%[1]the 6th-highest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 35%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 18%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, williamson zone
- 28[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 58[4]39 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 464[5]115 in the last 10 years; 388 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 73%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
Reading the Brentwood data for plumbing
Brentwood is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 45,313 people (2025 estimate), down just 0.1% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 42.2 square miles holding 1,075 residents per square mile, the 13th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Williamson County, with ZIP code 37027[3].
With 18% of homes built since 2010 and 22% before 1980[1], Brentwood's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
One ZIP code covers the whole city: 37027[6].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Nolensville (6.1 mi SE), Franklin (7.2 mi SW) and La Vergne (12.0 mi E)[3].
22% of Brentwood's 15,557 housing units predate 1980 and 18% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 6th-highest pre-1980 share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Nolensville (7%), Franklin (13%), and La Vergne (16%) predate 1980. The 35% built in 1980–1999 are at the age where original water heaters and valves get replaced.
The biggest single slice — 24% — was built 2000 to 2009, and the median home dates to 1996[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the williamson forecast zone logged 28 winter-storm, ice or hard-freeze days in 2016–2025, including February 2021; the latest was Jan 9, 2025[4].
Water from the sky is plumbing work too: 58 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 464 flood-insurance claims across Brentwood's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
73% of homes heat with utility gas, and 10% of households rent[1].
Among the 13 suburbs tracked here, Brentwood stands out for the highest gas-heat share (73%)[1], the 2nd-most flood reports nearby (58)[4], the 2nd-lowest renter share (10%)[1], and the 3rd-lowest share of homes built since 2010 (18%)[1].
Brentwood storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Brentwood, 2016–2025: 39 flash-flood reports and 19 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: spread out; February, April, and September held 59%. Busiest year 2020 (14); 1 of 10 years had none. Busiest month September 2020 (12). Latest: flash-flood report, May 20, 2025, 8.0 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 2 | – | 2 |
| Apr | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| May | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Jul | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Aug | – | 2 | 2 |
| Sep | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| Oct | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 2 | 2 | 4 |
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The Brentwood numbers behind this page
| Measure | Brentwood | Median of 13 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied | 10% | 36% | 27 pts lower |
| Utility-gas heat | 73% | 43% | 30 pts higher |
| Built before 1960 | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 58 | 40 | 18 more |
| Built 2010 or later | 18% | 32% | 14 pts lower |
| Built before 1980 | 22% | 21% | 1 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1996 | 2002 | 6 years older |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Nashville-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims | Freeze days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood | 58 | 464 | 28 |
| Nolensville 6.1 mi | 55 | 41 | 28 |
| Franklin 7.2 mi | 29 | 587 | 28 |
| La Vergne 12.0 mi | 44 | 81 | 25 |
| Smyrna 13.7 mi | 40 | 133 | 25 |
| Spring Hill 18.9 mi | 28 | 22 | 28 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37027 | 464 | $14,375,860 | 2010 (174) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.3 mi |
| May 20, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.0 mi |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.1 mi |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.4 mi |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Flood | 2.5 mi |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Flood | 2.5 mi |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.2 mi |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Flash Flood | 6.2 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 274 | 1.8% | ±100 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 2,594 | 16.7% | ±294 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 3,777 | 24.3% | ±298 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 2,883 | 18.5% | ±316 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 2,564 | 16.5% | ±311 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 2,408 | 15.5% | ±371 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 800 | 5.1% | ±140 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 88 | 0.6% | ±62 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 40 | 0.3% | ±55 |
| 1939 or earlier | 129 | 0.8% | ±86 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 15,557 |
| Detached single-family | 13,657 (88%) |
| Occupied homes | 14,855 |
| Owner-occupied | 13,435 (90%) |
| Renter-occupied | 1,420 (10%) |
| Median home value | $1,031,300 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10,821 | 72.8% | ±479 |
| Electricity | 3,815 | 25.7% | ±393 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 157 | 1.1% | ±74 |
| No fuel used | 21 | 0.1% | ±20 |
| Wood | 14 | 0.1% | ±16 |
| Other fuel | 13 | 0.1% | ±20 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 8 | 0.1% | ±10 |
| Solar energy | 6 | 0.0% | ±12 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Brentwood's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 37027 | 100% | 72% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the WILLIAMSON forecast zone: see the county list.
Brentwood plumbing questions
Are Brentwood homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 2% were built before 1960 and 22% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Brentwood?
The record for Brentwood's forecast zone shows 28 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 9 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Brentwood?
37027[6], in Williamson County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Nolensville (6.1 mi), Franklin (7.2 mi), and La Vergne (12.0 mi)[3].
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.