Plumbing repair · Goodlettsville, Tennessee
Plumbing repair in Goodlettsville, TN
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Goodlettsville's homes (20%) was built 2000 to 2009[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Goodlettsville, in Davidson County and Sumner County — ZIP 37072, counts 17,506 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Goodlettsville at a glance for plumbing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 17,506[2]-1.5% since 2020
- County
- Davidson / Sumner[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 14.4 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 2000 to 2009[1]20% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 35%[1]the 3rd-highest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 31%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 14%[1]the lowest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, davidson zone
- 30[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 54[4]33 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 178[5]36 in the last 10 years; 133 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 32%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
Reading the Goodlettsville data for plumbing
Goodlettsville is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 17,506 people (2025 estimate), down just 1.5% since 2020[2]. The city spans 14.4 square miles at 1,214 residents per square mile (the 12th densest) and spans Davidson County and Sumner County, served by ZIP code 37072[3].
With 14% of homes built since 2010 and 35% before 1980[1], Goodlettsville's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
The entire city sits in ZIP code 37072[6].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Hendersonville (6.0 mi E), Gallatin (13.6 mi E) and Mount Juliet (14.3 mi SE)[3].
35% of Goodlettsville's 8,421 housing units predate 1980 and 14% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 3rd-highest pre-1980 share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Hendersonville (37%), Gallatin (28%), and Mount Juliet (9%) predate 1980. Houses that old can still have galvanized supply pipe or cast-iron drains — especially the 10% built before 1960.
The biggest single slice — 20% — was built 2000 to 2009, and the median home dates to 1990[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the davidson forecast zone logged 30 winter-storm, ice or hard-freeze days in 2016–2025, including February 2021; the latest was Feb 18, 2025[4].
Water from the sky is plumbing work too: 54 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 178 flood-insurance claims across Goodlettsville's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
32% of homes heat with utility gas, and 39% of households rent[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.
Measured against the 13 suburbs on this site, Goodlettsville records the lowest share of homes built since 2010 (14%)[1], the 3rd-highest pre-1980 housing share (35%)[1], and the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1990)[1].
Goodlettsville storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Goodlettsville, 2016–2025: 33 flash-flood reports and 21 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 65% in February, May, and July. Busiest year 2025 (12); 2 of 10 years had none. Busiest month February 2019 (8). Latest: flash-flood report, Jul 14, 2025, 9.1 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Mar | 1 | – | 1 |
| Apr | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| May | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Jun | 3 | – | 3 |
| Jul | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Aug | – | 2 | 2 |
| Sep | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Oct | – | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 2 | – | 2 |
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The data underneath this Goodlettsville page
| Measure | Goodlettsville | Median of 13 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 9.8% | 4.8% | 5 pts higher |
| Built before 1980 | 35% | 21% | 14 pts higher |
| Built 2010 or later | 14% | 32% | 18 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 54 | 40 | 14 more |
| Utility-gas heat | 32% | 43% | 11 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 39% | 36% | 3 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1990 | 2002 | 12 years older |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodlettsville | 54 | 178 | 30 |
| Hendersonville 6.0 mi | 61 | 341 | 34 |
| Gallatin 13.6 mi | 28 | 224 | 34 |
| Mount Juliet 14.3 mi | 46 | 250 | 26 |
| Lebanon 22.1 mi | 28 | 280 | 26 |
| La Vergne 22.9 mi | 44 | 81 | 25 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37072 | 178 | $2,582,494 | 2010 (73) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.6 mi |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Flash Flood | 9.1 mi |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Flash Flood | 8.6 mi |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Flash Flood | 1.2 mi |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Flash Flood | 7.5 mi |
| Mar 15, 2025 | Flash Flood | 2.1 mi |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Flash Flood | 5.1 mi |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Flash Flood | 1.3 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 150 | 1.8% | ±73 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,014 | 12.0% | ±329 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,684 | 20.0% | ±389 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,308 | 15.5% | ±366 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,306 | 15.5% | ±355 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,243 | 14.8% | ±346 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 894 | 10.6% | ±267 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 425 | 5.0% | ±156 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 105 | 1.2% | ±80 |
| 1939 or earlier | 292 | 3.5% | ±169 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 8,421 |
| Detached single-family | 4,634 (55%) |
| Occupied homes | 8,031 |
| Owner-occupied | 4,860 (61%) |
| Renter-occupied | 3,171 (39%) |
| Median home value | $381,900 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 5,215 | 64.9% | ±478 |
| Utility gas | 2,541 | 31.6% | ±389 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 233 | 2.9% | ±148 |
| Wood | 25 | 0.3% | ±40 |
| No fuel used | 17 | 0.2% | ±26 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Goodlettsville's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 37072 | 100% | 19% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the DAVIDSON forecast zone: see the county list.
Goodlettsville plumbing questions
Are Goodlettsville homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 10% were built before 1960 and 35% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Goodlettsville?
The record for Goodlettsville's forecast zone shows 30 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 10 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Goodlettsville?
37072[6], in Davidson County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Hendersonville (6.0 mi), Gallatin (13.6 mi), and Mount Juliet (14.3 mi)[3].
I rent in Goodlettsville. Who arranges the repair?
39% of occupied Goodlettsville homes are rented[1], the 4th-highest share of the 13 Nashville-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.