Pest control · Mint Hill, North Carolina
Pest control in Mint Hill, NC
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 86% of Mint Hill's homes are detached houses[1], and 17% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Mint Hill, in Mecklenburg County and Union County — ZIP 28227, counts 29,476 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Mint Hill at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 29,476[2]+11.4% since 2020
- County
- Mecklenburg / Union[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 24.6 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 86%[1]the 4th-highest share of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 17%[1]the 5th-lowest share of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 1,199[2][3]the 2nd-least dense of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 17%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +11.4%[2]the 7th-fastest-growing of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 24.6 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Mint Hill data for pest control
Mint Hill counts 29,476 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 11.4% since 2020[2]. The city spans 24.6 square miles at 1,199 residents per square mile (the 13th densest) and spans Mecklenburg County and Union County, served by ZIP code 28227[3].
Building amid 11.4% 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.
The entire city sits in ZIP code 28227[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Matthews (5.1 mi SW), Indian Trail (7.6 mi S) and Harrisburg (8.9 mi N)[3].
86% of Mint Hill's 10,820 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 4th-highest share of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Matthews (62%), Indian Trail (89%), and Harrisburg (88%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
17% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 5th-lowest share of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover; Matthews (21%), Indian Trail (28%), and Harrisburg (35%) nearby), and population changed +11.4% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 1,199 people live per square mile of land across 24.6 square miles[2][3] — the 2nd-least dense of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
17% of households rent and 83% own[1].
Among the 14 suburbs tracked here, Mint Hill stands out for the 2nd-most spread-out settlement (1,199)[2][3], the 2nd-lowest renter share (17%)[1], and the 3rd-most flood reports nearby (20)[5].
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The Mint Hill numbers behind this page
| Measure | Mint Hill | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 20 | 9 | 12 more |
| Renter-occupied | 17% | 35% | 18 pts lower |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,199 | 1,702 | 30% less dense |
| Detached single-family | 86% | 72% | 14 pts higher |
| Growth since 2020 | 11.4% | 11.4% | about the same |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1996 | 4 years older |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Charlotte-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint Hill | 1,199 | 11.4% | 29,476 |
| Matthews 5.1 mi | 1,915 | 11.4% | 32,769 |
| Indian Trail 7.6 mi | 1,939 | 10.3% | 44,303 |
| Harrisburg 8.9 mi | 1,647 | 9.1% | 20,742 |
| Monroe 13.3 mi | 1,296 | 23.1% | 42,644 |
| Concord 14.8 mi | 1,767 | 8.8% | 114,598 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 10,820 |
| Detached single-family | 9,336 (86%) |
| Occupied homes | 10,262 |
| Owner-occupied | 8,536 (83%) |
| Renter-occupied | 1,726 (17%) |
| Median home value | $428,900 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 462 | 4.3% | ±156 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,389 | 12.8% | ±210 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,385 | 22.0% | ±396 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,509 | 13.9% | ±303 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,972 | 18.2% | ±411 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,819 | 16.8% | ±401 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 731 | 6.8% | ±185 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 319 | 2.9% | ±142 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 140 | 1.3% | ±83 |
| 1939 or earlier | 94 | 0.9% | ±81 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Mint Hill's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 28227 | 93% | 56% |
Mint Hill pest control questions
My Mint Hill home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 17% of Mint Hill homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Mint Hill. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 17% of Mint Hill households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 28227[4], Mecklenburg County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Matthews (5.1 mi), Indian Trail (7.6 mi), and Harrisburg (8.9 mi)[3].
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.