Pest control · Pasadena, Texas
Pest control in Pasadena, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 58% of Pasadena's homes are detached houses[1], and 7% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Pasadena, in Harris County — ZIPs 77505, 77506, 77503, 77502, 77504, 77586, 77058, counts 148,539 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Pasadena at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 148,539[2]-2.2% since 2020
- County
- Harris[2]
- Land area
- 43.7 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 58%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 7%[1]the lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 46%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -2.2%[2]the 2nd-slowest-growing of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 43.7 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Pasadena
Pasadena is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 148,539 people (2025 estimate), down just 2.2% since 2020[2]. It covers 43.7 square miles (3,400 residents per square mile, the 1st densest), sits entirely in Harris County, in ZIP codes 77505, 77506, 77503, 77502, 77504, 77586, 77058[3].
Building amid 2.2% 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.
Mail to Pasadena goes through 7 ZIP codes — 77505 (19% of the city's land), 77506 (17% of the city's land), 77503 (14% of the city's land), 77502 (13% of the city's land), 77504 (11% of the city's land), 77586 (7% of the city's land), 77058 (6% of the city's land)[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are La Porte (6.2 mi E), Friendswood (10.6 mi S) and League City (11.7 mi S)[3].
58% of Pasadena's 53,756 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; nearby, La Porte (74%), Friendswood (83%), and League City (77%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
7% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; La Porte (12%), Friendswood (14%), and League City (27%) nearby), and population changed -2.2% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 3,400 people live per square mile of land across 43.7 square miles[2][3] — the densest of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
46% of households rent and 54% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Pasadena has the densest settlement (3,400)[2][3], the 2nd-slowest growth since 2020 (-2.2%)[2], the 2nd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1977)[1], and the 3rd-most flood reports nearby (25)[5].
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The data underneath this Pasadena page
| Measure | Pasadena | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | -2.2% | 4.2% | 6 pts slower |
| Residents per sq mi | 3,400 | 2,008 | 69% denser |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 25 | 15 | 10 more |
| Detached single-family | 58% | 69% | 10 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 46% | 43% | 2 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1993 | 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena | 3,400 | -2.2% | 148,539 |
| La Porte 6.2 mi | 2,042 | 8.1% | 37,983 |
| Friendswood 10.6 mi | 2,008 | 0.6% | 41,319 |
| League City 11.7 mi | 2,335 | 4.9% | 119,905 |
| Pearland 12.4 mi | 2,640 | 1.8% | 129,930 |
| Baytown 13.4 mi | 2,164 | 1.2% | 86,561 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 53,756 |
| Detached single-family | 31,326 (58%) |
| Occupied homes | 49,560 |
| Owner-occupied | 26,999 (54%) |
| Renter-occupied | 22,561 (46%) |
| Median home value | $209,600 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 712 | 1.3% | ±202 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 2,942 | 5.5% | ±457 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 5,440 | 10.1% | ±556 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 6,918 | 12.9% | ±731 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 7,286 | 13.6% | ±721 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 10,770 | 20.0% | ±988 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 7,103 | 13.2% | ±676 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 9,341 | 17.4% | ±726 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 2,598 | 4.8% | ±462 |
| 1939 or earlier | 646 | 1.2% | ±181 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Pasadena's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 77505 | 19% | 98% |
| 77506 | 17% | 66% |
| 77503 | 14% | 97% |
| 77502 | 13% | 100% |
| 77504 | 11% | 84% |
| 77586 | 7% | 26% |
| 77058 | 6% | 29% |
Common Pasadena pest control questions
My Pasadena home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 7% of Pasadena homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Pasadena. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 46% of Pasadena households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 77505, 77506, 77503, 77502, 77504, 77586, and 77058[4], Harris County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: La Porte (6.2 mi), Friendswood (10.6 mi), and League City (11.7 mi)[3].
A lot of Pasadena homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
57% of Pasadena's housing units were built before 1980, 23.4% before 1960[1] — the 2nd-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.
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.