Pest control · Arlington, Texas
Pest control in Arlington, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 60% of Arlington's homes are detached houses[1], and 8% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Arlington, in Tarrant County — ZIPs 76001, 76017, 76010, 76011, 76018, 76012, 76013, 76016, 76002, 76006, 76014, 76015, 76005, counts 402,134 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Arlington pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 402,134[2]+2.0% since 2020
- County
- Tarrant[2]
- Land area
- 95.8 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 60%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 8%[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 4,197[2][3]the 3rd-densest of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 46%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +2.0%[2]the 5th-slowest-growing of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 95.8 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Arlington data for pest control
Arlington is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 402,134 people (2025 estimate), up just 2.0% since 2020[2]. It covers 95.8 square miles (4,197 residents per square mile, the 3rd densest), sits entirely in Tarrant County, in ZIP codes 76001, 76017, 76010, 76011, 76018, 76012, 76013, 76016, 76002, 76006, 76014, 76015, 76005[3].
Building amid 2.0% 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.
Mail to Arlington goes through 13 ZIP codes — 76001 (11% of the city's land), 76017 (11% of the city's land), 76010 (9% of the city's land), 76011 (9% of the city's land), 76018 (8% of the city's land), 76012 (8% of the city's land), 76013 (8% of the city's land), 76016 (8% of the city's land), 76002 (7% of the city's land), 76006 (7% of the city's land), 76014 (6% of the city's land), 76015 (4% of the city's land), 76005 (4% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Grand Prairie (6.2 mi E), Mansfield (9.1 mi S) and Irving (14.1 mi NE)[3].
60% of Arlington's 153,137 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Grand Prairie (62%), Mansfield (76%), and Irving (39%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
8% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover; Grand Prairie (17%), Mansfield (29%), and Irving (14%) nearby), and population changed +2.0% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 4,197 people live per square mile of land across 95.8 square miles[2][3] — the 3rd-densest of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
46% of households rent and 54% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Arlington has the 3rd-densest settlement (4,197)[2][3] and the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1986, tied with Irving)[1].
Get pest control help in Arlington
Your request reaches Pest control contractors who serve Arlington (ZIP codes 76001, 76017, 76010, 76011, 76018, 76012, 76013, 76016, 76002, 76006, 76014, 76015, 76005).
Before you pick up the phone: choosing a pest-control plan
Arlington by the numbers
| Measure | Arlington | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 2.0% | 6.8% | 5 pts slower |
| Residents per sq mi | 4,197 | 3,436 | 22% denser |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 29 | 24 | 5 more |
| Renter-occupied | 46% | 38% | 7 pts higher |
| Detached single-family | 60% | 68% | 9 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1997 | 11 years older |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 4,197 | 2.0% | 402,134 |
| Grand Prairie 6.2 mi | 2,739 | 6.8% | 209,434 |
| Mansfield 9.1 mi | 2,295 | 16.3% | 84,444 |
| Irving 14.1 mi | 3,838 | 0.1% | 257,076 |
| Flower Mound 23.3 mi | 1,896 | 4.7% | 79,540 |
| Carrollton 23.8 mi | 3,675 | 0.8% | 134,562 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 153,137 |
| Detached single-family | 91,588 (60%) |
| Occupied homes | 142,455 |
| Owner-occupied | 77,387 (54%) |
| Renter-occupied | 65,068 (46%) |
| Median home value | $304,700 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2,894 | 1.9% | ±478 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 10,000 | 6.5% | ±712 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 23,073 | 15.1% | ±1,328 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 25,488 | 16.6% | ±1,167 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 40,487 | 26.4% | ±1,486 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 28,289 | 18.5% | ±1,257 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11,883 | 7.8% | ±814 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 9,356 | 6.1% | ±639 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 965 | 0.6% | ±255 |
| 1939 or earlier | 702 | 0.5% | ±228 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Arlington's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 76001 | 11% | 100% |
| 76017 | 11% | 99% |
| 76010 | 9% | 100% |
| 76011 | 9% | 100% |
| 76018 | 8% | 100% |
| 76012 | 8% | 96% |
| 76013 | 8% | 86% |
| 76016 | 8% | 84% |
| 76002 | 7% | 100% |
| 76006 | 7% | 83% |
| 76014 | 6% | 100% |
| 76015 | 4% | 96% |
| 76005 | 4% | 100% |
Arlington pest control questions
My Arlington home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 8% of Arlington homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Arlington. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 46% of Arlington households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 76001, 76017, 76010, 76011, 76018, 76012, 76013, 76016, 76002, 76006, 76014, 76015 and 1 more[4], Tarrant County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Grand Prairie (6.2 mi), Mansfield (9.1 mi), and Irving (14.1 mi)[3].
A lot of Arlington homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
33% of Arlington's housing units were built before 1980, 7.2% before 1960[1] — the 4th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–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 Arlington. Who arranges the repair?
46% of occupied Arlington homes are rented[1], the 4th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–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.