Pest control · Lawrenceville, Georgia
Pest control in Lawrenceville, GA
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 52% of Lawrenceville's homes are detached houses[1], and 12% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Lawrenceville, in Gwinnett County — ZIP 30046, counts 32,822 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Lawrenceville pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 32,822[2]+7.1% since 2020
- County
- Gwinnett[2]
- Land area
- 13.8 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 52%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 12%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 2,379[2][3]the 6th-least dense of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 53%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +7.1%[2]the 5th-fastest-growing of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 13.8 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Lawrenceville data for pest control
Lawrenceville is one of the fastest-growing Atlanta-metro suburbs tracked here: 32,822 people (2025 estimate), up 7.1% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 13.8 square miles holding 2,379 residents per square mile, the 10th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Gwinnett County, with ZIP code 30046[3].
Building amid 7.1% 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.
30046 is the city's single ZIP code[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Duluth (9.7 mi W), Johns Creek (13.3 mi NW) and Alpharetta (18.0 mi NW)[3].
52% of Lawrenceville's 11,161 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Duluth (47%), Johns Creek (78%), and Alpharetta (55%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
12% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover; Duluth (14%), Johns Creek (10%), and Alpharetta (16%) nearby), and population changed +7.1% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 2,379 people live per square mile of land across 13.8 square miles[2][3] — the 6th-least dense of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
53% of households rent and 47% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Lawrenceville records the highest renter share (53%)[1], the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1988)[1], and the 3rd-fewest flood reports nearby (8, tied with Peachtree City and Kennesaw)[5].
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The data underneath this Lawrenceville page
| Measure | Lawrenceville | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 7.1% | 4.1% | 3 pts faster |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 8 | 15 | 7 fewer |
| Renter-occupied | 53% | 41% | 12 pts higher |
| Detached single-family | 52% | 58% | 6 pts lower |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,379 | 2,609 | 9% less dense |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1994 | 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville | 2,379 | 7.1% | 32,822 |
| Duluth 9.7 mi | 3,281 | 4.9% | 33,815 |
| Johns Creek 13.3 mi | 2,609 | -2.5% | 80,401 |
| Alpharetta 18.0 mi | 2,488 | 1.7% | 66,921 |
| Dunwoody 18.4 mi | 3,986 | 0.3% | 51,792 |
| Roswell 21.4 mi | 2,246 | -1.4% | 91,505 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 11,161 |
| Detached single-family | 5,808 (52%) |
| Occupied homes | 10,719 |
| Owner-occupied | 5,040 (47%) |
| Renter-occupied | 5,679 (53%) |
| Median home value | $350,600 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 450 | 4.0% | ±217 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 907 | 8.1% | ±268 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,462 | 22.1% | ±426 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,283 | 11.5% | ±381 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 2,686 | 24.1% | ±409 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 2,145 | 19.2% | ±435 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 677 | 6.1% | ±280 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 305 | 2.7% | ±117 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 166 | 1.5% | ±108 |
| 1939 or earlier | 80 | 0.7% | ±52 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Lawrenceville's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 30046 | 90% | 77% |
Common Lawrenceville pest control questions
My Lawrenceville home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 12% of Lawrenceville homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Lawrenceville. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 53% of Lawrenceville households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 30046[4], Gwinnett County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Duluth (9.7 mi), Johns Creek (13.3 mi), and Alpharetta (18.0 mi)[3].
A lot of Lawrenceville homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
30% of Lawrenceville's housing units were built before 1980, 4.9% before 1960[1] — the 3rd-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 Lawrenceville. Who arranges the repair?
53% of occupied Lawrenceville homes are rented[1], the 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.