Plumbing repair · Lebanon, Tennessee
Plumbing repair in Lebanon, TN
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Lebanon's homes (28%) was built 2010 to 2019[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Lebanon, in Wilson County — ZIPs 37087, 37090, counts 53,412 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Lebanon plumbing snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 53,412[2]+38.8% since 2020
- County
- Wilson[2]
- Land area
- 40.7 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 2010 to 2019[1]28% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 27%[1]the 5th-highest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 16%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 39%[1]the 5th-highest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, wilson zone
- 26[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 28[4]17 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 280[5]76 in the last 10 years; 231 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 36%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What Lebanon's numbers say about plumbing
Lebanon is one of the fastest-growing Nashville-metro suburbs tracked here: 53,412 people (2025 estimate), up 38.8% since 2020[2]. The city spans 40.7 square miles at 1,313 residents per square mile (the 11th densest) and sits entirely in Wilson County, served by ZIP codes 37087, 37090[3].
With 39% of homes built since 2010 and 27% before 1980[1], Lebanon's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
Lebanon is split across 2 ZIP codes: 37087 (60% of the city's land), 37090 (36% of the city's land)[6].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Mount Juliet (9.2 mi W), Gallatin (14.3 mi NW) and Hendersonville (16.1 mi NW)[3].
27% of Lebanon's 18,262 housing units predate 1980 and 39% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 5th-highest pre-1980 share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Mount Juliet (9%), Gallatin (28%), and Hendersonville (37%) 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 — 28% — was built 2010 to 2019, and the median home dates to 2004[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the wilson forecast zone logged 26 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: 28 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 280 flood-insurance claims across Lebanon's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
36% of homes heat with utility gas, and 38% of households rent[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.
Among the 13 suburbs tracked here, Lebanon stands out for the 3rd-fewest flood reports nearby (28, tied with Gallatin and Spring Hill)[4].
Lebanon storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Lebanon, 2016–2025: 17 flash-flood reports and 11 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: spread out; February, March, and May held 54%. Busiest year 2017 (6); 1 of 10 years had none. Busiest month February 2018 (3). Latest: flash-flood report, Apr 3, 2025, 7.0 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr | 3 | – | 3 |
| May | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Jun | – | 1 | 1 |
| Jul | 4 | – | 4 |
| Sep | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 1 | – | 1 |
| Dec | 2 | – | 2 |
Get plumbing help in Lebanon
Requests go to Plumbing repair contractors serving the Lebanon area — ZIP codes 37087, 37090.
Before you pick up the phone: before the plumber arrives
The Lebanon numbers behind this page
| Measure | Lebanon | Median of 13 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 9.7% | 4.8% | 5 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 28 | 40 | 12 fewer |
| Built before 1980 | 27% | 21% | 6 pts higher |
| Built 2010 or later | 39% | 32% | 7 pts higher |
| Utility-gas heat | 36% | 43% | 7 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 38% | 36% | 1 pts higher |
| Median year built | 2004 | 2002 | 2 years newer |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Nashville-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims | Freeze days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 28 | 280 | 26 |
| Mount Juliet 9.2 mi | 46 | 250 | 26 |
| Gallatin 14.3 mi | 28 | 224 | 34 |
| Hendersonville 16.1 mi | 61 | 341 | 34 |
| La Vergne 17.1 mi | 44 | 81 | 25 |
| Smyrna 18.9 mi | 40 | 133 | 25 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37087 | 254 | $5,355,743 | 2010 (123) |
| 37090 | 26 | $662,828 | 2010 (8) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | Flash Flood | 7.0 mi |
| May 9, 2024 | Flood | 9.7 mi |
| May 8, 2024 | Flash Flood | 4.5 mi |
| Sep 3, 2022 | Heavy Rain | 6.0 mi |
| Mar 28, 2021 | Flash Flood | 8.7 mi |
| Mar 28, 2021 | Heavy Rain | 9.7 mi |
| Mar 27, 2021 | Flash Flood | 7.0 mi |
| Sep 13, 2020 | Flash Flood | 3.0 mi |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,970 | 10.8% | ±423 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 5,150 | 28.2% | ±568 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 3,286 | 18.0% | ±476 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,530 | 8.4% | ±300 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,336 | 7.3% | ±309 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,351 | 7.4% | ±268 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,866 | 10.2% | ±387 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 940 | 5.1% | ±273 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 318 | 1.7% | ±111 |
| 1939 or earlier | 515 | 2.8% | ±161 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 18,262 |
| Detached single-family | 10,688 (59%) |
| Occupied homes | 17,290 |
| Owner-occupied | 10,784 (62%) |
| Renter-occupied | 6,506 (38%) |
| Median home value | $378,400 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 10,705 | 61.9% | ±754 |
| Utility gas | 6,167 | 35.7% | ±535 |
| No fuel used | 160 | 0.9% | ±111 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 150 | 0.9% | ±126 |
| Other fuel | 60 | 0.3% | ±88 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 48 | 0.3% | ±64 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Lebanon's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 37087 | 60% | 14% |
| 37090 | 36% | 9% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the WILSON forecast zone: see the county list.
plumbing questions from Lebanon homeowners
Are Lebanon homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 10% were built before 1960 and 27% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Lebanon?
The record for Lebanon's forecast zone shows 26 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 9 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Lebanon?
37087 and 37090[6], in Wilson County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Mount Juliet (9.2 mi), Gallatin (14.3 mi), and Hendersonville (16.1 mi)[3].
My Lebanon home is fairly new — could the plumbing and water heater still be under warranty?
Possibly: 39% of Lebanon's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 5th-highest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
I rent in Lebanon. Who arranges the repair?
38% of occupied Lebanon homes are rented[1], the 5th-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.