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Pest control · Conroe, Texas

Pest control in Conroe, TX

Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 56% of Conroe's homes are detached houses[1], and 41% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Conroe, in Montgomery County — ZIPs 77304, 77301, 77303, 77384, counts 119,564 residents (2025 estimate)[2].

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Conroe pest control snapshot: the key figures

Population (2025 est.)
119,564[2]+33.0% since 2020
County
Montgomery[2]
Land area
75.8 sq mi[3]
Population density
1,577 / sq mi[2][3]
Detached single-family homes
56%[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
Homes built 2010 or later
41%[1]the highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
People per square mile of land
1,577[2][3]the 5th-least dense of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
Households renting
45%[1]2020–2024
Population change, 2020–2025
+33.0%[2]the fastest-growing of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
Land area
75.8 sq mi[3]city limits

What the local data means for pest control in Conroe

Conroe is one of the fastest-growing Houston-metro suburbs tracked here: 119,564 people (2025 estimate), up 33.0% since 2020[2]. The city spans 75.8 square miles at 1,577 residents per square mile (the 11th densest) and sits entirely in Montgomery County, served by ZIP codes 77304, 77301, 77303, 77384[3].

Building amid 33.0% 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 Conroe goes through 4 ZIP codes — 77304 (37% of the city's land), 77301 (26% of the city's land), 77303 (15% of the city's land), 77384 (7% of the city's land)[4].

The tracked suburbs closest by are Tomball (18.0 mi SW), Humble (27.0 mi SE) and Katy (42.8 mi SW)[3].

56% of Conroe's 42,431 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Tomball (58%), Humble (42%), and Katy (85%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.

41% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; Tomball (26%), Humble (8%), and Katy (40%) nearby), and population changed +33.0% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.

About 1,577 people live per square mile of land across 75.8 square miles[2][3] — the 5th-least dense of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.

45% of households rent and 55% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.

Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Conroe records the fastest growth since 2020 (33.0%)[2], the newest housing (by median year built) (2006)[1], the 2nd-lowest share of detached houses (56%)[1], and the 2nd-fewest flood reports nearby (8, tied with Katy and Rosenberg)[5].

pest control help in Conroe: what to do next

Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Conroe area — ZIP codes 77304, 77301, 77303, 77384.

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Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan

The Conroe numbers behind this page

How Conroe stacks up against the median suburb we cover (median of 15)[2][5][3][1]
MeasureConroeMedian of 15Difference
Growth since 202033.0%4.2%29 pts faster
Flood reports (10 mi)8157 fewer
Residents per sq mi1,5772,00821% less dense
Detached single-family56%69%13 pts lower
Renter-occupied45%43%2 pts higher
Median year built2006199313 years newer

Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Houston-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.

Conroe and nearby suburbs, side by side[2][3][3]
CityPeople / sq miGrowth since 2020Population
Conroe1,57733.0%119,564
Tomball 18.0 mi1,20028.1%15,768
Humble 27.0 mi1,663-1.9%16,484
Katy 42.8 mi1,85629.7%28,373
Baytown 49.7 mi2,1641.2%86,561
Pasadena 50.6 mi3,400-2.2%148,539
Conroe housing and households[1]
MeasureValue
Housing units42,431
Detached single-family23,572 (56%)
Occupied homes39,852
Owner-occupied21,737 (55%)
Renter-occupied18,115 (45%)
Median home value$309,600

ACS 2020–2024 estimates.

When Conroe's 42,431 housing units were built[1]
BuiltUnitsShareMargin of error
2020 or later3,9689.4%±569
2010 to 201913,48931.8%±1,175
2000 to 20098,43419.9%±770
1990 to 19994,46010.5%±644
1980 to 19894,70711.1%±633
1970 to 19794,0709.6%±560
1960 to 19691,9664.6%±367
1950 to 19596431.5%±217
1940 to 19493180.7%±143
1939 or earlier3760.9%±194

ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.

ZIP code areas covering Conroe[4]
ZIP (ZCTA)Share of Conroe's landShare of the ZIP inside the city
7730437%66%
7730126%94%
7730315%18%
773847%27%

Conroe pest control questions

My Conroe home is new — do I need termite protection?

Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 41% of Conroe homes were built in 2010 or later[1].

I rent in Conroe. Who pays for pest control?

Your lease decides. 45% of Conroe households rent[1].

Which areas does this page cover?

ZIP 77304, 77301, 77303, and 77384[4], Montgomery County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Tomball (18.0 mi), Humble (27.0 mi), and Katy (42.8 mi)[3].

My Conroe home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?

Possibly: 41% of Conroe's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.

Sources

  1. Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
  2. Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
  3. Census Gazetteer 2025
  4. Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
  5. NOAA Storm Events Database

Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.