Plumbing repair · Franklin, Tennessee
Plumbing repair in Franklin, TN
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Franklin's homes (28%) was built 2010 to 2019[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Franklin, in Williamson County — ZIPs 37064, 37067, 37069, counts 90,226 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Franklin at a glance for plumbing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 90,226[2]+8.0% since 2020
- County
- Williamson[2]
- Land area
- 44.5 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 2010 to 2019[1]28% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 13%[1]the 4th-lowest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 34%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 32%[1]the 7th-highest 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
- 29[4]17 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 587[5]137 in the last 10 years; 506 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 50%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What the local data means for plumbing in Franklin
Franklin is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 90,226 people (2025 estimate), up just 8.0% since 2020[2]. It covers 44.5 square miles (2,025 residents per square mile, the 4th densest), sits entirely in Williamson County, in ZIP codes 37064, 37067, 37069[3].
With 32% of homes built since 2010 and 13% before 1980[1], Franklin's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
Franklin is split across 3 ZIP codes: 37064 (59% of the city's land), 37067 (28% of the city's land), 37069 (13% of the city's land)[6].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Brentwood (7.2 mi NE), Nolensville (10.5 mi E) and Spring Hill (12.1 mi S)[3].
13% of Franklin's 36,239 housing units predate 1980 and 32% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 4th-lowest pre-1980 share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Brentwood (22%), Nolensville (7%), and Spring Hill (4%) predate 1980. The 34% built in 1980–1999 are at the age where original water heaters and valves get replaced.
The biggest single slice — 28% — was built 2010 to 2019, and the median home dates to 2002[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: 29 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 587 flood-insurance claims across Franklin's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
50% of homes heat with utility gas, and 36% of households rent[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.
Franklin storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Franklin, 2016–2025: 17 flash-flood reports and 12 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: spread out; February, April, and September held 52%. Busiest year 2017 (6); 2 of 10 years had none. Busiest month September 2020 (5). Latest: flash-flood report, May 20, 2025, 4.5 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb | 4 | – | 4 |
| Mar | 1 | – | 1 |
| Apr | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| May | 4 | – | 4 |
| Jul | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Aug | – | 1 | 1 |
| Sep | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Oct | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | – | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | – | 1 | 1 |
plumbing help in Franklin: what to do next
Requests go to Plumbing repair contractors serving the Franklin area — ZIP codes 37064, 37067, 37069.
Before reaching out: before the plumber arrives
Franklin by the numbers
| Measure | Franklin | Median of 13 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1980 | 13% | 21% | 8 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 29 | 40 | 11 fewer |
| Utility-gas heat | 50% | 43% | 8 pts higher |
| Built before 1960 | 4.8% | 4.8% | same as median |
| Median year built | 2002 | 2002 | same as median |
| Built 2010 or later | 32% | 32% | same as median |
| Renter-occupied | 36% | 36% | same as median |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Nashville-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims | Freeze days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 29 | 587 | 28 |
| Brentwood 7.2 mi | 58 | 464 | 28 |
| Nolensville 10.5 mi | 55 | 41 | 28 |
| Spring Hill 12.1 mi | 28 | 22 | 28 |
| La Vergne 18.0 mi | 44 | 81 | 25 |
| Smyrna 18.5 mi | 40 | 133 | 25 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37064 | 343 | $9,767,766 | 2010 (166) |
| 37067 | 15 | $529,920 | 2010 (6) |
| 37069 | 229 | $6,052,420 | 2021 (76) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | Flash Flood | 6.2 mi |
| May 20, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.1 mi |
| May 20, 2025 | Flash Flood | 4.5 mi |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Flood | 9.2 mi |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Flood | 9.2 mi |
| Aug 26, 2023 | Flood | 5.1 mi |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Flood | 3.9 mi |
| May 3, 2021 | Flash Flood | 9.9 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,478 | 4.1% | ±359 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 10,193 | 28.1% | ±859 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 7,721 | 21.3% | ±714 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 8,361 | 23.1% | ±575 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 3,879 | 10.7% | ±541 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 2,070 | 5.7% | ±381 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 785 | 2.2% | ±226 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 745 | 2.1% | ±322 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 253 | 0.7% | ±126 |
| 1939 or earlier | 754 | 2.1% | ±265 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 36,239 |
| Detached single-family | 21,018 (58%) |
| Occupied homes | 33,998 |
| Owner-occupied | 21,687 (64%) |
| Renter-occupied | 12,311 (36%) |
| Median home value | $705,400 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17,124 | 50.4% | ±872 |
| Electricity | 16,581 | 48.8% | ±758 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 194 | 0.6% | ±118 |
| No fuel used | 63 | 0.2% | ±64 |
| Other fuel | 21 | 0.1% | ±34 |
| Solar energy | 15 | 0.0% | ±25 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Franklin's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 37064 | 59% | 14% |
| 37067 | 28% | 37% |
| 37069 | 13% | 15% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the WILLIAMSON forecast zone: see the county list.
Common Franklin plumbing questions
Are Franklin homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 5% were built before 1960 and 13% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Franklin?
The record for Franklin's forecast zone shows 28 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 9 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Franklin?
37064, 37067, and 37069[6], in Williamson County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Brentwood (7.2 mi), Nolensville (10.5 mi), and Spring Hill (12.1 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.