Pest control · Alpharetta, Georgia
Pest control in Alpharetta, GA
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 55% of Alpharetta's homes are detached houses[1], and 16% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Alpharetta, in Fulton County — ZIPs 30005, 30009, 30022, 30004, counts 66,921 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Alpharetta pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 66,921[2]+1.7% since 2020
- County
- Fulton[2]
- Land area
- 26.9 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 55%[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 16%[1]the 5th-highest share of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 2,488[2][3]the 7th-least dense of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 35%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +1.7%[2]the 6th-slowest-growing of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 26.9 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Alpharetta data for pest control
Alpharetta counts 66,921 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 1.7% since 2020[2]. It covers 26.9 square miles (2,488 residents per square mile, the 9th densest), sits entirely in Fulton County, in ZIP codes 30005, 30009, 30022, 30004[3].
Building amid 1.7% growth since 2020 pushes construction into previously open land, which stirs up the pests already living there — and denser housing gives them more neighboring homes to visit.
4 ZIP codes cover Alpharetta — 30005 (32% of the city's land), 30009 (27% of the city's land), 30022 (24% of the city's land), 30004 (15% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Johns Creek (4.7 mi SE), Roswell (5.0 mi SW) and Milton (5.6 mi NW)[3].
55% of Alpharetta's 26,223 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Johns Creek (78%), Roswell (59%), and Milton (66%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
16% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 5th-highest share of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover; Johns Creek (10%), Roswell (9%), and Milton (24%) nearby), and population changed +1.7% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 2,488 people live per square mile of land across 26.9 square miles[2][3] — the 7th-least dense of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
35% of households rent and 65% own[1].
Get pest control help in Alpharetta
Pest control contractors taking requests around Alpharetta cover ZIP codes 30005, 30009, 30022, 30004.
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Alpharetta by the numbers
| Measure | Alpharetta | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2 pts slower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 18 | 15 | 3 more |
| Renter-occupied | 35% | 41% | 6 pts lower |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,488 | 2,609 | 5% less dense |
| Detached single-family | 55% | 58% | 2 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1994 | 2 years newer |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Atlanta-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | 2,488 | 1.7% | 66,921 |
| Johns Creek 4.7 mi | 2,609 | -2.5% | 80,401 |
| Roswell 5.0 mi | 2,246 | -1.4% | 91,505 |
| Milton 5.6 mi | 1,069 | -0.1% | 41,266 |
| Duluth 8.5 mi | 3,281 | 4.9% | 33,815 |
| Dunwoody 9.2 mi | 3,986 | 0.3% | 51,792 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 26,223 |
| Detached single-family | 14,553 (55%) |
| Occupied homes | 25,032 |
| Owner-occupied | 16,295 (65%) |
| Renter-occupied | 8,737 (35%) |
| Median home value | $649,000 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 685 | 2.6% | ±203 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 3,531 | 13.5% | ±519 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 5,129 | 19.6% | ±584 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 9,081 | 34.6% | ±822 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 5,756 | 22.0% | ±570 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,000 | 3.8% | ±277 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 654 | 2.5% | ±185 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 105 | 0.4% | ±72 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 103 | 0.4% | ±76 |
| 1939 or earlier | 179 | 0.7% | ±97 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Alpharetta's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 30005 | 32% | 54% |
| 30009 | 27% | 80% |
| 30022 | 24% | 27% |
| 30004 | 15% | 7% |
Alpharetta pest control questions
My Alpharetta home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 16% of Alpharetta homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Alpharetta. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 35% of Alpharetta households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 30005, 30009, 30022, and 30004[4], Fulton County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Johns Creek (4.7 mi), Roswell (5.0 mi), and Milton (5.6 mi)[3].
My Alpharetta home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 16% of Alpharetta's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 5th-highest share of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- NOAA Storm Events Database
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.