Pest control · Grand Prairie, Texas
Pest control in Grand Prairie, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 62% of Grand Prairie's homes are detached houses[1], and 17% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Grand Prairie, in Dallas County and Tarrant County and Ellis County and Johnson County — ZIPs 75050, 75052, 75051, 75054, counts 209,434 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Grand Prairie pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 209,434[2]+6.8% since 2020
- County
- Dallas / Tarrant / Ellis / Johnson[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 76.5 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 62%[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 17%[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 2,739[2][3]the 5th-least dense of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 41%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +6.8%[2]the 8th-fastest-growing of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 76.5 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Grand Prairie data for pest control
Grand Prairie counts 209,434 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 6.8% since 2020[2]. The city spans 76.5 square miles at 2,739 residents per square mile (the 11th densest) and spans Dallas County and Tarrant County and Ellis County and Johnson County, served by ZIP codes 75050, 75052, 75051, 75054[3].
Building amid 6.8% 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.
4 ZIP codes cover Grand Prairie — 75050 (35% of the city's land), 75052 (34% of the city's land), 75051 (14% of the city's land), 75054 (8% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Arlington (6.2 mi W), Mansfield (9.6 mi SW) and Irving (12.7 mi N)[3].
62% of Grand Prairie's 71,853 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Arlington (60%), Mansfield (76%), and Irving (39%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
17% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover; Arlington (8%), Mansfield (29%), and Irving (14%) nearby), and population changed +6.8% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 2,739 people live per square mile of land across 76.5 square miles[2][3] — the 5th-least dense of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
41% of households rent and 59% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
pest control help in Grand Prairie: what to do next
Pest control contractors taking requests around Grand Prairie cover ZIP codes 75050, 75052, 75051, 75054.
Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
The Grand Prairie numbers behind this page
| Measure | Grand Prairie | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents per sq mi | 2,739 | 3,436 | 20% less dense |
| Detached single-family | 62% | 68% | 7 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 41% | 38% | 3 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1997 | 5 years older |
| Growth since 2020 | 6.8% | 6.8% | same as median |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 24 | 24 | same as median |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prairie | 2,739 | 6.8% | 209,434 |
| Arlington 6.2 mi | 4,197 | 2.0% | 402,134 |
| Mansfield 9.6 mi | 2,295 | 16.3% | 84,444 |
| Irving 12.7 mi | 3,838 | 0.1% | 257,076 |
| Carrollton 22.6 mi | 3,675 | 0.8% | 134,562 |
| Flower Mound 25.4 mi | 1,896 | 4.7% | 79,540 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 71,853 |
| Detached single-family | 44,357 (62%) |
| Occupied homes | 68,406 |
| Owner-occupied | 40,183 (59%) |
| Renter-occupied | 28,223 (41%) |
| Median home value | $295,500 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,876 | 2.6% | ±387 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 10,028 | 14.0% | ±763 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 16,176 | 22.5% | ±1,068 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 9,250 | 12.9% | ±868 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 12,236 | 17.0% | ±848 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 9,785 | 13.6% | ±749 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 5,274 | 7.3% | ±708 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 5,175 | 7.2% | ±652 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1,606 | 2.2% | ±274 |
| 1939 or earlier | 447 | 0.6% | ±183 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Grand Prairie's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 75050 | 35% | 100% |
| 75052 | 34% | 92% |
| 75051 | 14% | 78% |
| 75054 | 8% | 100% |
Grand Prairie pest control questions
My Grand Prairie home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 17% of Grand Prairie homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Grand Prairie. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 41% of Grand Prairie households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 75050, 75052, 75051, and 75054[4], Dallas County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Arlington (6.2 mi), Mansfield (9.6 mi), and Irving (12.7 mi)[3].
A lot of Grand Prairie homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
31% of Grand Prairie's housing units were built before 1980, 10.1% before 1960[1] — the 5th-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.
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.