Pest control · Galveston, Texas
Pest control in Galveston, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 56% of Galveston's homes are detached houses[1], and 11% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Galveston, in Galveston County — ZIPs 77554, 77550, 77551, 77555, counts 53,636 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Galveston at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 53,636[2]-0.1% since 2020
- County
- Galveston[2]
- Land area
- 41.0 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 56%[1]the 4th-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 11%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 1,307[2][3]the 4th-least dense of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 54%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -0.1%[2]the 4th-slowest-growing of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 41.0 sq mi[3]city limits
What Galveston's numbers say about pest control
Galveston is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 53,636 people (2025 estimate), down just 0.1% since 2020[2]. The city spans 41.0 square miles at 1,307 residents per square mile (the 12th densest) and sits entirely in Galveston County, served by ZIP codes 77554, 77550, 77551, 77555[3].
Building amid 0.1% decline 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.
Galveston is split across 4 ZIP codes: 77554 (72% of the city's land), 77550 (18% of the city's land), 77551 (10% of the city's land), 77555 (0% of the city's land)[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Texas City (17.7 mi N), League City (22.7 mi N) and Friendswood (26.3 mi NW)[3].
56% of Galveston's 35,776 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 4th-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Texas City (69%), League City (77%), and Friendswood (83%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
11% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; Texas City (19%), League City (27%), and Friendswood (14%) nearby), and population changed -0.1% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 1,307 people live per square mile of land across 41.0 square miles[2][3] — the 4th-least dense of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
54% of households rent and 46% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Galveston has the oldest housing (by median year built) (1973)[1], the fewest flood reports nearby (4)[5], and the 2nd-highest renter share (54%)[1].
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The data underneath this Galveston page
| Measure | Galveston | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | -0.1% | 4.2% | 4 pts slower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 4 | 15 | 11 fewer |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,307 | 2,008 | 35% less dense |
| Renter-occupied | 54% | 43% | 10 pts higher |
| Detached single-family | 56% | 69% | 12 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1993 | 20 years older |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Houston-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston | 1,307 | -0.1% | 53,636 |
| Texas City 17.7 mi | 901 | 15.2% | 59,733 |
| League City 22.7 mi | 2,335 | 4.9% | 119,905 |
| Friendswood 26.3 mi | 2,008 | 0.6% | 41,319 |
| Pearland 33.4 mi | 2,640 | 1.8% | 129,930 |
| La Porte 33.6 mi | 2,042 | 8.1% | 37,983 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 35,776 |
| Detached single-family | 20,138 (56%) |
| Occupied homes | 25,198 |
| Owner-occupied | 11,654 (46%) |
| Renter-occupied | 13,544 (54%) |
| Median home value | $326,000 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 272 | 0.8% | ±111 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 3,521 | 9.8% | ±459 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 3,150 | 8.8% | ±409 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,984 | 5.5% | ±376 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 4,999 | 14.0% | ±536 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 5,798 | 16.2% | ±544 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 4,531 | 12.7% | ±525 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 2,971 | 8.3% | ±370 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1,375 | 3.8% | ±251 |
| 1939 or earlier | 7,175 | 20.1% | ±500 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Galveston's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 77554 | 72% | 95% |
| 77550 | 18% | 100% |
| 77551 | 10% | 100% |
| 77555 | 0% | 100% |
pest control questions from Galveston homeowners
My Galveston home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 11% of Galveston homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Galveston. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 54% of Galveston households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 77554, 77550, 77551, and 77555[4], Galveston County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Texas City (17.7 mi), League City (22.7 mi), and Friendswood (26.3 mi)[3].
A lot of Galveston homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
61% of Galveston's housing units were built before 1980, 32.2% before 1960[1] — the highest share of the 15 Houston-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 Galveston. Who arranges the repair?
54% of occupied Galveston homes are rented[1], the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Houston-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.