Pest control · Humble, Texas
Pest control in Humble, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 42% of Humble's homes are detached houses[1], and 8% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Humble, in Harris County — ZIPs 77338, 77396, counts 16,484 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Humble pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 16,484[2]-1.9% since 2020
- County
- Harris[2]
- Land area
- 9.9 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 42%[1]the lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 8%[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 1,663[2][3]the 6th-least dense of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 61%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -1.9%[2]the 3rd-slowest-growing of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 9.9 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Humble
Humble is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 16,484 people (2025 estimate), down just 1.9% since 2020[2]. It covers 9.9 square miles (1,663 residents per square mile, the 10th densest), sits entirely in Harris County, in ZIP codes 77338, 77396[3].
Building amid 1.9% 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.
Humble is split across 2 ZIP codes: 77338 (70% of the city's land), 77396 (30% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Tomball (22.5 mi W), Baytown (23.6 mi SE) and Pasadena (24.0 mi S)[3].
42% of Humble's 6,428 housing units are detached houses[1] — the lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Tomball (58%), Baytown (59%), and Pasadena (58%). 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 Houston-area suburbs we cover; Tomball (26%), Baytown (15%), and Pasadena (7%) nearby), and population changed -1.9% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 1,663 people live per square mile of land across 9.9 square miles[2][3] — the 6th-least dense of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
61% of households rent and 39% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Humble has the lowest share of detached houses (42%)[1], the highest renter share (61%)[1], and the 3rd-slowest growth since 2020 (-1.9%)[2].
Finding pest control help around Humble
Pest control contractors taking requests around Humble cover ZIP codes 77338, 77396.
Before you call: choosing a pest-control plan
Humble by the numbers
| Measure | Humble | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | -1.9% | 4.2% | 6 pts slower |
| Renter-occupied | 61% | 43% | 18 pts higher |
| Detached single-family | 42% | 69% | 26 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 20 | 15 | 5 more |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,663 | 2,008 | 17% less dense |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1993 | 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humble | 1,663 | -1.9% | 16,484 |
| Tomball 22.5 mi | 1,200 | 28.1% | 15,768 |
| Baytown 23.6 mi | 2,164 | 1.2% | 86,561 |
| Pasadena 24.0 mi | 3,400 | -2.2% | 148,539 |
| La Porte 25.6 mi | 2,042 | 8.1% | 37,983 |
| Conroe 27.0 mi | 1,577 | 33.0% | 119,564 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 6,428 |
| Detached single-family | 2,717 (42%) |
| Occupied homes | 5,981 |
| Owner-occupied | 2,321 (39%) |
| Renter-occupied | 3,660 (61%) |
| Median home value | $216,400 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 62 | 1.0% | ±83 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 457 | 7.1% | ±207 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 653 | 10.2% | ±200 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 857 | 13.3% | ±298 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,555 | 24.2% | ±367 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,350 | 21.0% | ±328 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 615 | 9.6% | ±292 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 421 | 6.5% | ±201 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 17 | 0.3% | ±29 |
| 1939 or earlier | 441 | 6.9% | ±178 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Humble's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 77338 | 70% | 26% |
| 77396 | 30% | 12% |
Humble pest control questions
My Humble home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 8% of Humble homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Humble. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 61% of Humble households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 77338 and 77396[4], Harris County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Tomball (22.5 mi), Baytown (23.6 mi), and Pasadena (24.0 mi)[3].
A lot of Humble homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
44% of Humble's housing units were built before 1980, 13.7% before 1960[1] — the 5th-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 Humble. Who arranges the repair?
61% of occupied Humble homes are rented[1], the 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.