Pest control · Huntersville, North Carolina
Pest control in Huntersville, NC
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 75% of Huntersville's homes are detached houses[1], and 32% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Huntersville, in Mecklenburg County — ZIP 28078, counts 68,535 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Huntersville pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 68,535[2]+11.6% since 2020
- County
- Mecklenburg[2]
- Land area
- 42.1 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 75%[1]the 6th-highest share of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 32%[1]the 4th-highest share of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 1,629[2][3]the 6th-least dense of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 28%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +11.6%[2]the 6th-fastest-growing of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 42.1 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Huntersville
Huntersville counts 68,535 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 11.6% since 2020[2]. The city spans 42.1 square miles at 1,629 residents per square mile (the 9th densest) and sits entirely in Mecklenburg County, served by ZIP code 28078[3].
Building amid 11.6% 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.
28078 is the city's single ZIP code[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Cornelius (4.6 mi N), Mooresville (12.4 mi N) and Concord (13.2 mi E)[3].
75% of Huntersville's 25,913 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 6th-highest share of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Cornelius (60%), Mooresville (60%), and Concord (72%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
32% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 4th-highest share of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover; Cornelius (23%), Mooresville (38%), and Concord (25%) nearby), and population changed +11.6% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 1,629 people live per square mile of land across 42.1 square miles[2][3] — the 6th-least dense of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
28% of households rent and 72% own[1].
Finding pest control help around Huntersville
Pest control contractors taking requests around Huntersville cover ZIP code 28078.
Before you call: choosing a pest-control plan
The data underneath this Huntersville page
| Measure | Huntersville | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 11 | 9 | 3 more |
| Renter-occupied | 28% | 35% | 6 pts lower |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,629 | 1,702 | 4% less dense |
| Detached single-family | 75% | 72% | 3 pts higher |
| Growth since 2020 | 11.6% | 11.4% | about the same |
| Median year built | 2004 | 1996 | 8 years newer |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Charlotte-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntersville | 1,629 | 11.6% | 68,535 |
| Cornelius 4.6 mi | 2,765 | 11.7% | 35,094 |
| Mooresville 12.4 mi | 2,026 | 11.0% | 55,842 |
| Concord 13.2 mi | 1,767 | 8.8% | 114,598 |
| Kannapolis 13.4 mi | 1,758 | 16.0% | 61,708 |
| Harrisburg 14.3 mi | 1,647 | 9.1% | 20,742 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 25,913 |
| Detached single-family | 19,333 (75%) |
| Occupied homes | 25,055 |
| Owner-occupied | 17,962 (72%) |
| Renter-occupied | 7,093 (28%) |
| Median home value | $472,900 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,404 | 5.4% | ±289 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 6,870 | 26.5% | ±544 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 8,385 | 32.4% | ±720 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 5,682 | 21.9% | ±529 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,685 | 6.5% | ±312 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 744 | 2.9% | ±261 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 358 | 1.4% | ±166 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 256 | 1.0% | ±129 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 360 | 1.4% | ±252 |
| 1939 or earlier | 169 | 0.7% | ±121 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Huntersville's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 28078 | 100% | 65% |
pest control questions from Huntersville homeowners
My Huntersville home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 32% of Huntersville homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Huntersville. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 28% of Huntersville households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 28078[4], Mecklenburg County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Cornelius (4.6 mi), Mooresville (12.4 mi), and Concord (13.2 mi)[3].
My Huntersville home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 32% of Huntersville's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 4th-highest share of the 14 Charlotte-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.