Pest control · McKinney, Texas
Pest control in McKinney, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 70% of McKinney's homes are detached houses[1], and 40% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. McKinney, in Collin County — ZIPs 75071, 75069, 75072, 75070, counts 236,001 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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McKinney at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 236,001[2]+20.8% since 2020
- County
- Collin[2]
- Land area
- 68.7 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 70%[1]the 6th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 40%[1]the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 3,436[2][3]the 8th-densest of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 36%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +20.8%[2]the 2nd-fastest-growing of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 68.7 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the McKinney data for pest control
McKinney is one of the fastest-growing Dallas–Fort Worth suburbs tracked here: 236,001 people (2025 estimate), up 20.8% since 2020[2]. The city spans 68.7 square miles at 3,436 residents per square mile (the 8th densest) and sits entirely in Collin County, served by ZIP codes 75071, 75069, 75072, 75070[3].
Building amid 20.8% 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 McKinney — 75071 (41% of the city's land), 75069 (24% of the city's land), 75072 (18% of the city's land), 75070 (17% of the city's land)[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Allen (6.5 mi S), Frisco (9.7 mi W) and Plano (11.5 mi SW)[3].
70% of McKinney's 77,617 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 6th-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Allen (73%), Frisco (69%), and Plano (60%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
40% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover; Allen (27%), Frisco (47%), and Plano (14%) nearby), and population changed +20.8% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 3,436 people live per square mile of land across 68.7 square miles[2][3] — the 8th-densest of the 15 Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
36% of households rent and 64% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, McKinney stands out for the fewest flood reports nearby (11)[5], the 2nd-fastest growth since 2020 (20.8%)[2], and the 2nd-newest housing (by median year built) (2007)[1].
pest control help in McKinney: what to do next
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The data underneath this McKinney page
| Measure | McKinney | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 20.8% | 6.8% | 14 pts faster |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 11 | 24 | 13 fewer |
| Renter-occupied | 36% | 38% | 2 pts lower |
| Detached single-family | 70% | 68% | 2 pts higher |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1997 | 10 years newer |
| Residents per sq mi | 3,436 | 3,436 | same as median |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Dallas–Fort Worth–area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney | 3,436 | 20.8% | 236,001 |
| Allen 6.5 mi | 4,300 | 8.4% | 113,447 |
| Frisco 9.7 mi | 3,453 | 18.2% | 236,955 |
| Plano 11.5 mi | 4,087 | 2.6% | 293,028 |
| Carrollton 20.0 mi | 3,675 | 0.8% | 134,562 |
| Garland 20.2 mi | 4,390 | 1.4% | 249,625 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 77,617 |
| Detached single-family | 54,718 (70%) |
| Occupied homes | 74,072 |
| Owner-occupied | 47,290 (64%) |
| Renter-occupied | 26,782 (36%) |
| Median home value | $471,800 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3,783 | 4.9% | ±588 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 26,956 | 34.7% | ±1,194 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 25,753 | 33.2% | ±1,133 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 11,568 | 14.9% | ±992 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 3,465 | 4.5% | ±578 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,840 | 2.4% | ±472 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,524 | 2.0% | ±418 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,164 | 1.5% | ±300 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 436 | 0.6% | ±186 |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,128 | 1.5% | ±356 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of McKinney's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 75071 | 41% | 37% |
| 75069 | 24% | 47% |
| 75072 | 18% | 98% |
| 75070 | 17% | 100% |
pest control questions from McKinney homeowners
My McKinney home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 40% of McKinney homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in McKinney. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 36% of McKinney households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 75071, 75069, 75072, and 75070[4], Collin County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Allen (6.5 mi), Frisco (9.7 mi), and Plano (11.5 mi)[3].
My McKinney home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 40% of McKinney's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 2nd-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.