Pest control · Pearland, Texas
Pest control in Pearland, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 79% of Pearland's homes are detached houses[1], and 27% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Pearland, in Brazoria County and Harris County and Fort Bend County — ZIPs 77584, 77581, counts 129,930 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Pearland pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 129,930[2]+1.8% since 2020
- County
- Brazoria / Harris / Fort Bend[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 49.2 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 79%[1]the 5th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 27%[1]the 4th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 24%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +1.8%[2]the 7th-slowest-growing of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 49.2 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Pearland
Pearland counts 129,930 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 1.8% since 2020[2]. It covers 49.2 square miles (2,640 residents per square mile, the 4th densest), spans Brazoria County and Harris County and Fort Bend County, in ZIP codes 77584, 77581[3].
Building amid 1.8% 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 Pearland goes through 2 ZIP codes — 77584 (48% of the city's land), 77581 (42% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Friendswood (8.1 mi SE), Pasadena (12.4 mi NE) and Missouri City (12.8 mi W)[3].
79% of Pearland's 47,560 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 5th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Friendswood (83%), Pasadena (58%), and Missouri City (88%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
27% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 4th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; Friendswood (14%), Pasadena (7%), and Missouri City (19%) nearby), and population changed +1.8% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 2,640 people live per square mile of land across 49.2 square miles[2][3] — the 4th-densest of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
24% of households rent and 76% own[1].
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Pearland records the 2nd-newest housing (by median year built) (2003, tied with League City and Katy)[1].
Finding pest control help around Pearland
Pest control contractors taking requests around Pearland cover ZIP codes 77584, 77581.
Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
The Pearland numbers behind this page
| Measure | Pearland | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2 pts slower |
| Renter-occupied | 24% | 43% | 20 pts lower |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,640 | 2,008 | 32% denser |
| Detached single-family | 79% | 69% | 10 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 17 | 15 | 2 more |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1993 | 10 years newer |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Houston-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland | 2,640 | 1.8% | 129,930 |
| Friendswood 8.1 mi | 2,008 | 0.6% | 41,319 |
| Pasadena 12.4 mi | 3,400 | -2.2% | 148,539 |
| Missouri City 12.8 mi | 2,664 | 4.2% | 77,327 |
| League City 13.6 mi | 2,335 | 4.9% | 119,905 |
| La Porte 18.2 mi | 2,042 | 8.1% | 37,983 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 47,560 |
| Detached single-family | 37,438 (79%) |
| Occupied homes | 44,410 |
| Owner-occupied | 33,855 (76%) |
| Renter-occupied | 10,555 (24%) |
| Median home value | $356,300 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,067 | 2.2% | ±451 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 11,993 | 25.2% | ±1,132 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 16,315 | 34.3% | ±870 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 8,437 | 17.7% | ±832 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 4,337 | 9.1% | ±596 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 3,465 | 7.3% | ±467 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,599 | 3.4% | ±350 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 251 | 0.5% | ±115 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 55 | 0.1% | ±55 |
| 1939 or earlier | 41 | 0.1% | ±37 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Pearland's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 77584 | 48% | 73% |
| 77581 | 42% | 83% |
pest control questions from Pearland homeowners
My Pearland home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 27% of Pearland homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Pearland. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 24% of Pearland households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 77584 and 77581[4], Brazoria County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Friendswood (8.1 mi), Pasadena (12.4 mi), and Missouri City (12.8 mi)[3].
My Pearland home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 27% of Pearland's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 4th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
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.