Pest control · Allen, Texas
Pest control in Allen, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 73% of Allen's homes are detached houses[1], and 27% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Allen, in Collin County — ZIPs 75013, 75002, counts 113,447 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Allen pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 113,447[2]+8.4% since 2020
- County
- Collin[2]
- Land area
- 26.4 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 73%[1]the 4th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 27%[1]the 4th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 4,300[2][3]the 2nd-densest of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 31%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +8.4%[2]the 7th-fastest-growing of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 26.4 sq mi[3]city limits
What Allen's numbers say about pest control
Allen counts 113,447 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 8.4% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 26.4 square miles holding 4,300 residents per square mile, the 2nd densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Collin County, with ZIP codes 75013, 75002[3].
Building amid 8.4% 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.
Allen is split across 2 ZIP codes: 75013 (57% of the city's land), 75002 (43% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Plano (5.8 mi SW), McKinney (6.5 mi N) and Frisco (9.2 mi W)[3].
73% of Allen's 39,094 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 4th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Plano (60%), McKinney (70%), and Frisco (69%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
27% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 4th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover; Plano (14%), McKinney (40%), and Frisco (47%) nearby), and population changed +8.4% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 4,300 people live per square mile of land across 26.4 square miles[2][3] — the 2nd-densest of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
31% of households rent and 69% own[1].
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Allen stands out for the 2nd-densest settlement (4,300)[2][3].
pest control help in Allen: what to do next
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Allen area — ZIP codes 75013, 75002.
Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
Allen by the numbers
| Measure | Allen | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents per sq mi | 4,300 | 3,436 | 25% denser |
| Growth since 2020 | 8.4% | 6.8% | 2 pts faster |
| Renter-occupied | 31% | 38% | 8 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 27 | 24 | 3 more |
| Detached single-family | 73% | 68% | 5 pts higher |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1997 | 6 years newer |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen | 4,300 | 8.4% | 113,447 |
| Plano 5.8 mi | 4,087 | 2.6% | 293,028 |
| McKinney 6.5 mi | 3,436 | 20.8% | 236,001 |
| Frisco 9.2 mi | 3,453 | 18.2% | 236,955 |
| Garland 13.9 mi | 4,390 | 1.4% | 249,625 |
| Carrollton 15.4 mi | 3,675 | 0.8% | 134,562 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 39,094 |
| Detached single-family | 28,701 (73%) |
| Occupied homes | 37,243 |
| Owner-occupied | 25,834 (69%) |
| Renter-occupied | 11,409 (31%) |
| Median home value | $464,100 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2,085 | 5.3% | ±389 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 8,335 | 21.3% | ±840 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 12,859 | 32.9% | ±952 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 9,107 | 23.3% | ±784 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 4,014 | 10.3% | ±651 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,882 | 4.8% | ±415 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 536 | 1.4% | ±200 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 86 | 0.2% | ±63 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 66 | 0.2% | ±74 |
| 1939 or earlier | 124 | 0.3% | ±155 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Allen's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 75013 | 57% | 100% |
| 75002 | 43% | 30% |
Common Allen pest control questions
My Allen home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 27% of Allen homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Allen. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 31% of Allen households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 75013 and 75002[4], Collin County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Plano (5.8 mi), McKinney (6.5 mi), and Frisco (9.2 mi)[3].
My Allen home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 27% of Allen's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 4th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–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.