Pest control · Waxhaw, North Carolina
Pest control in Waxhaw, NC
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 87% of Waxhaw's homes are detached houses[1], and 49% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Waxhaw, in Union County — ZIP 28173, counts 23,140 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Waxhaw at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 23,140[2]+12.6% since 2020
- County
- Union[2]
- Land area
- 12.9 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 87%[1]the 3rd-highest share of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 49%[1]the highest share of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 17%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +12.6%[2]the 4th-fastest-growing of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 12.9 sq mi[3]city limits
What Waxhaw's numbers say about pest control
Waxhaw is one of the fastest-growing Charlotte-metro suburbs tracked here: 23,140 people (2025 estimate), up 12.6% since 2020[2]. It covers 12.9 square miles (1,790 residents per square mile, the 5th densest), sits entirely in Union County, in ZIP code 28173[3].
Building amid 12.6% 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.
28173 is the city's single ZIP code[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Indian Trail (10.4 mi NE), Monroe (11.0 mi NE) and Matthews (12.7 mi N)[3].
87% of Waxhaw's 7,084 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 3rd-highest share of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Indian Trail (89%), Monroe (71%), and Matthews (62%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
49% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the highest share of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover; Indian Trail (28%), Monroe (12%), and Matthews (21%) nearby), and population changed +12.6% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 1,790 people live per square mile of land across 12.9 square miles[2][3] — the 5th-densest of the 14 Charlotte-area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
17% of households rent and 83% own[1].
Among the 14 suburbs tracked here, Waxhaw stands out for the newest housing (by median year built) (2010)[1], the 2nd-fewest flood reports nearby (5, tied with Mooresville)[5], the 3rd-highest share of detached houses (87%)[1], and the 3rd-lowest renter share (17%)[1].
Get pest control help in Waxhaw
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Waxhaw area — ZIP code 28173.
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The Waxhaw numbers behind this page
| Measure | Waxhaw | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied | 17% | 35% | 18 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 5 | 9 | 4 fewer |
| Detached single-family | 87% | 72% | 15 pts higher |
| Growth since 2020 | 12.6% | 11.4% | 1 pts faster |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,790 | 1,702 | 5% denser |
| Median year built | 2010 | 1996 | 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxhaw | 1,790 | 12.6% | 23,140 |
| Indian Trail 10.4 mi | 1,939 | 10.3% | 44,303 |
| Monroe 11.0 mi | 1,296 | 23.1% | 42,644 |
| Matthews 12.7 mi | 1,915 | 11.4% | 32,769 |
| Mint Hill 17.3 mi | 1,199 | 11.4% | 29,476 |
| Harrisburg 26.1 mi | 1,647 | 9.1% | 20,742 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 7,084 |
| Detached single-family | 6,165 (87%) |
| Occupied homes | 6,815 |
| Owner-occupied | 5,656 (83%) |
| Renter-occupied | 1,159 (17%) |
| Median home value | $549,400 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 585 | 8.3% | ±187 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 2,874 | 40.6% | ±321 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,282 | 32.2% | ±290 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 560 | 7.9% | ±163 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 279 | 3.9% | ±190 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 314 | 4.4% | ±173 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 50 | 0.7% | ±37 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 68 | 1.0% | ±61 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 13 | 0.2% | ±22 |
| 1939 or earlier | 59 | 0.8% | ±61 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Waxhaw's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 28173 | 100% | 11% |
Waxhaw pest control questions
My Waxhaw home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 49% of Waxhaw homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Waxhaw. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 17% of Waxhaw households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 28173[4], Union County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Indian Trail (10.4 mi), Monroe (11.0 mi), and Matthews (12.7 mi)[3].
My Waxhaw home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 49% of Waxhaw's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 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.