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Columbia, TN
City in Maury County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 38401.
Population
45,441
Land area
36.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,245
ZIP codes
1
Columbia and its ZIP codes
Columbia at a glance
- Columbia is about 7.3 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 19th most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $63,719 a year, 8% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $308,700 (8% above Tennessee) and median rent is $1,197 a month.
Local data for Columbia, TN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools15
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks18
- Post Offices1
- Parks15
- Grocery Stores18
- Restaurants196
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies3
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment9
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places19
Housing and community stats
Columbia, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,719
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$308,700
Median rent
$1,197/mo
Homeownership
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,485), Mexican Americans (3,314), Irish Americans (2,747).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maury County. PPP loans are for Columbia.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,571
40,556 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,899
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$727M
FY 2026, $7,197 per person
How people get to work
Columbia, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home12.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Columbia, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
591
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
168
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
56.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Columbia, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Columbia
1 in or overlapping Columbia. Population shown
Cities near Columbia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring HillCity | 9 mi | 29.2 |
| Thompson's StationTown | 13 mi | 23.9 |
| Mount PleasantCity | 14 mi | 12.6 |
| LewisburgCity | 17 mi | 14.3 |
| Chapel HillTown | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| LynnvilleTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| FranklinCity | 20 mi | 44.5 |
| EaglevilleCity | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| SummertownCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2 |
| CornersvilleTown | 22 mi | 5.8 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 9 |
| FairviewCity | 25 mi | 18 |
| Bon Aqua JunctionCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4.7 |
| WrigleyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1 |
| LylesCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.6 |
| BrentwoodCity | 28 mi | 42.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Columbia, TN in?
- Columbia is in Maury County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Columbia, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Columbia include 38401.
- What is the population of Columbia, TN?
- About 45,441 people live in Columbia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Columbia?
- Nearby places include Spring Hill (9 mi), Thompson's Station (13 mi), Mount Pleasant (14 mi), Lewisburg (17 mi), Chapel Hill (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023