Columbia, TN GIS Map
Columbia is a city in Maury County, Tennessee, with a population of about 42,280. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Maury County
- Population
- 42,280
- Elevation
- 642 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.6151, -87.0353
- ZIP codes (2)
- 38401, 38402
- Land area
- 36.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Columbia, TN
Columbia is a city in and the county seat of Maury County, Tennessee. The population was 48,885 as of the City of Columbia's 2024 Special Census conducted by the US Census Bureau. Columbia is included in the Nashville metropolitan area.
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Cities Near Columbia
GIS Data for Columbia, TN
The Columbia map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Columbia without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Columbia Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
45,441
Households
18,039
Median household income
$63,719
Median age
35.5 years
Median home value
$308,700
Median gross rent
$1,197/mo
Owner-occupied homes
63.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
Below poverty level
14.2%
Land area
36.5 sq mi
Population density
1,245 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Columbia
Columbia Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
34,681
April 2020 (estimates base)
41,615
July 2024 estimate
48,812
Change 2010-2020
+20.0%
Change 2020-2024
+17.3%
Photos of Columbia
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Columbia
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Columbia.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
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| Fb-Ct, Columbia, Tn | 815 S Garden St, 38401 | Owned | 32,871 | — |
| 1885 Shady Brook Bldg | 1885 Shady Brook St, 38401 | Leased | 10,533 | Sep 2029 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Columbia
General soil map unit at the city center: Maury-Braxton-Armour
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 26.7 cm
- Typical slope
- 4%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Maury24%
Alfisols · Typic Paleudalfs
- Maury12%
Alfisols · Typic Paleudalfs
- Armour12%
Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs
- Huntington8%
Mollisols · Fluventic Hapludolls
- Braxton6%
Alfisols · Typic Paleudalfs
- Armour4%
Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Columbia
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Columbia 3 Wnw, Tn weather station, elevation 650 ft, 3.3 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 89°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 27°F
Annual precipitation
56.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 48 | 52 | 62 | 71 | 79 | 86 | 89 | 88 | 83 | 72 | 60 | 51 |
| Avg low °F | 27 | 29 | 36 | 44 | 54 | 62 | 67 | 65 | 58 | 45 | 35 | 30 |
| Precip. in | 4.60 | 5.11 | 5.43 | 5.10 | 5.17 | 4.98 | 4.75 | 4.09 | 4.25 | 3.78 | 3.87 | 5.64 |
| Snow in | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Columbia
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Maury County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 79.3 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- TornadoRelatively High
- Strong WindRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- LandslideVery Low
- HurricaneVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
- DroughtVery Low
- HailVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Columbia FAQ
What county is Columbia in?
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Columbia, Tennessee is located in Maury County.
What is the population of Columbia?
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Columbia has a population of about 42,280, making it the number 19 of the 44 Tennessee cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Columbia?
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The elevation of Columbia is approximately 642 feet (196 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Columbia?
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ZIP codes for Columbia include 38401, 38402.
What time zone is Columbia in?
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Columbia is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Columbia from Nashville?
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Columbia is about 40 miles from Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, in a straight line.
What cities are near Columbia?
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Cities near Columbia include Spring Hill, TN (11 miles); Franklin, TN (23 miles); Lawrenceburg, TN (31 miles); Brentwood, TN (32 miles); Shelbyville, TN (34 miles).
Local notes for Columbia, TN
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.