Pest control · Dunwoody, Georgia
Pest control in Dunwoody, GA
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 44% of Dunwoody's homes are detached houses[1], and 7% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Dunwoody, in DeKalb County — ZIPs 30338, 30360, 30346, counts 51,792 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Dunwoody at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 51,792[2]+0.3% since 2020
- County
- DeKalb[2]
- Land area
- 13.0 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 44%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 7%[1]the lowest share of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 44%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +0.3%[2]the 5th-slowest-growing of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 13.0 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Dunwoody data for pest control
Dunwoody is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 51,792 people (2025 estimate), up just 0.3% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 13.0 square miles holding 3,986 residents per square mile, the 1st densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in DeKalb County, with ZIP codes 30338, 30360, 30346[3].
Building amid 0.3% 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.
Mail to Dunwoody goes through 3 ZIP codes — 30338 (74% of the city's land), 30360 (17% of the city's land), 30346 (8% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Sandy Springs (3.3 mi W), Roswell (7.1 mi N) and Johns Creek (8.9 mi NE)[3].
44% of Dunwoody's 23,491 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Sandy Springs (32%), Roswell (59%), and Johns Creek (78%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
7% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the lowest share of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover; Sandy Springs (19%), Roswell (9%), and Johns Creek (10%) nearby), and population changed +0.3% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 3,986 people live per square mile of land across 13.0 square miles[2][3] — the densest of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
44% of households rent and 56% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Dunwoody records the densest settlement (3,986)[2][3], the oldest housing (by median year built) (1984)[1], the most flood reports nearby (35, tied with Sandy Springs)[5], and the 3rd-lowest share of detached houses (44%)[1].
Finding pest control help around Dunwoody
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Dunwoody area — ZIP codes 30338, 30360, 30346.
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The Dunwoody numbers behind this page
| Measure | Dunwoody | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 35 | 15 | 20 more |
| Growth since 2020 | 0.3% | 4.1% | 4 pts slower |
| Residents per sq mi | 3,986 | 2,609 | 53% denser |
| Detached single-family | 44% | 58% | 14 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 44% | 41% | 3 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1994 | 10 years older |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunwoody | 3,986 | 0.3% | 51,792 |
| Sandy Springs 3.3 mi | 2,785 | -2.9% | 105,013 |
| Roswell 7.1 mi | 2,246 | -1.4% | 91,505 |
| Johns Creek 8.9 mi | 2,609 | -2.5% | 80,401 |
| Alpharetta 9.2 mi | 2,488 | 1.7% | 66,921 |
| Duluth 10.2 mi | 3,281 | 4.9% | 33,815 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 23,491 |
| Detached single-family | 10,402 (44%) |
| Occupied homes | 21,225 |
| Owner-occupied | 11,934 (56%) |
| Renter-occupied | 9,291 (44%) |
| Median home value | $602,900 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 47 | 0.2% | ±40 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,505 | 6.4% | ±315 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 4,486 | 19.1% | ±475 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 3,896 | 16.6% | ±466 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 3,205 | 13.6% | ±589 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 6,548 | 27.9% | ±724 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 3,197 | 13.6% | ±378 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 445 | 1.9% | ±186 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 44 | 0.2% | ±62 |
| 1939 or earlier | 118 | 0.5% | ±95 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Dunwoody's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 30338 | 74% | 98% |
| 30360 | 17% | 36% |
| 30346 | 8% | 100% |
pest control questions from Dunwoody homeowners
My Dunwoody home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 7% of Dunwoody homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Dunwoody. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 44% of Dunwoody households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 30338, 30360, and 30346[4], DeKalb County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Sandy Springs (3.3 mi), Roswell (7.1 mi), and Johns Creek (8.9 mi)[3].
A lot of Dunwoody homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
44% of Dunwoody's housing units were built before 1980, 2.6% before 1960[1] — the highest share of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover. Older houses tend to have more gaps at the foundation, eaves and utility penetrations — ask the inspector to show you the entry points, not just treat.
I rent in Dunwoody. Who arranges the repair?
44% of occupied Dunwoody homes are rented[1], the 5th-highest share of the 15 Atlanta-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
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- NOAA Storm Events Database
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.