Pest control · La Porte, Texas
Pest control in La Porte, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 74% of La Porte's homes are detached houses[1], and 12% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. La Porte, in Harris County — ZIP 77571, counts 37,983 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The La Porte pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 37,983[2]+8.1% since 2020
- County
- Harris[2]
- Land area
- 18.6 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 74%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 12%[1]the 5th-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 29%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +8.1%[2]the 6th-fastest-growing of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 18.6 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in La Porte
La Porte counts 37,983 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 8.1% since 2020[2]. It covers 18.6 square miles (2,042 residents per square mile, the 7th densest), sits entirely in Harris County, in ZIP code 77571[3].
Building amid 8.1% 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.
One ZIP code covers the whole city: 77571[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Pasadena (6.2 mi W), Baytown (8.3 mi NE) and League City (12.8 mi S)[3].
74% of La Porte's 13,791 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 7th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Pasadena (58%), Baytown (59%), and League City (77%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
12% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 5th-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; Pasadena (7%), Baytown (15%), and League City (27%) nearby), and population changed +8.1% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 2,042 people live per square mile of land across 18.6 square miles[2][3] — the 7th-densest of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
29% of households rent and 71% own[1].
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La Porte by the numbers
| Measure | La Porte | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 8.1% | 4.2% | 4 pts faster |
| Renter-occupied | 29% | 43% | 15 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 18 | 15 | 3 more |
| Detached single-family | 74% | 69% | 5 pts higher |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,042 | 2,008 | 2% denser |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1993 | 10 years older |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Houston-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte | 2,042 | 8.1% | 37,983 |
| Pasadena 6.2 mi | 3,400 | -2.2% | 148,539 |
| Baytown 8.3 mi | 2,164 | 1.2% | 86,561 |
| League City 12.8 mi | 2,335 | 4.9% | 119,905 |
| Friendswood 14.3 mi | 2,008 | 0.6% | 41,319 |
| Pearland 18.2 mi | 2,640 | 1.8% | 129,930 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 13,791 |
| Detached single-family | 10,177 (74%) |
| Occupied homes | 13,329 |
| Owner-occupied | 9,473 (71%) |
| Renter-occupied | 3,856 (29%) |
| Median home value | $234,600 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 509 | 3.7% | ±184 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,082 | 7.8% | ±253 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,791 | 13.0% | ±371 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,490 | 10.8% | ±298 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 3,058 | 22.2% | ±375 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 3,153 | 22.9% | ±470 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,373 | 10.0% | ±301 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 548 | 4.0% | ±168 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 363 | 2.6% | ±213 |
| 1939 or earlier | 424 | 3.1% | ±256 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of La Porte's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 77571 | 99% | 50% |
pest control questions from La Porte homeowners
My La Porte home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 12% of La Porte homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in La Porte. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 29% of La Porte households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 77571[4], Harris County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Pasadena (6.2 mi), Baytown (8.3 mi), and League City (12.8 mi)[3].
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.