Pest control · Rosenberg, Texas
Pest control in Rosenberg, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 56% of Rosenberg's homes are detached houses[1], and 33% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Rosenberg, in Fort Bend County — ZIPs 77471, 77469, counts 42,701 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Rosenberg pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 42,701[2]+11.6% since 2020
- County
- Fort Bend[2]
- Land area
- 37.6 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 56%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 33%[1]the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 1,135[2][3]the 2nd-least dense of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 46%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +11.6%[2]the 5th-fastest-growing of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 37.6 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Rosenberg data for pest control
Rosenberg is one of the fastest-growing Houston-metro suburbs tracked here: 42,701 people (2025 estimate), up 11.6% since 2020[2]. The city spans 37.6 square miles at 1,135 residents per square mile (the 14th densest) and sits entirely in Fort Bend County, served by ZIP codes 77471, 77469[3].
Building amid 11.6% 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.
2 ZIP codes cover Rosenberg — 77471 (87% of the city's land), 77469 (12% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Sugar Land (11.7 mi E), Katy (16.7 mi N) and Missouri City (17.2 mi E)[3].
56% of Rosenberg's 16,070 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Sugar Land (86%), Katy (85%), and Missouri City (88%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
33% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; Sugar Land (11%), Katy (40%), and Missouri City (19%) nearby), and population changed +11.6% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 1,135 people live per square mile of land across 37.6 square miles[2][3] — the 2nd-least dense of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
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, Rosenberg has the 2nd-most spread-out settlement (1,135)[2][3], the 2nd-fewest flood reports nearby (8, tied with Conroe and Katy)[5], and the 3rd-lowest share of detached houses (56%)[1].
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Pest control contractors taking requests around Rosenberg cover ZIP codes 77471, 77469.
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The Rosenberg numbers behind this page
| Measure | Rosenberg | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 11.6% | 4.2% | 7 pts faster |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 8 | 15 | 7 fewer |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,135 | 2,008 | 43% less dense |
| Detached single-family | 56% | 69% | 13 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 46% | 43% | 2 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1993 | 4 years newer |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosenberg | 1,135 | 11.6% | 42,701 |
| Sugar Land 11.7 mi | 2,661 | -3.0% | 107,726 |
| Katy 16.7 mi | 1,856 | 29.7% | 28,373 |
| Missouri City 17.2 mi | 2,664 | 4.2% | 77,327 |
| Pearland 30.0 mi | 2,640 | 1.8% | 129,930 |
| Friendswood 37.4 mi | 2,008 | 0.6% | 41,319 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 16,070 |
| Detached single-family | 9,001 (56%) |
| Occupied homes | 15,140 |
| Owner-occupied | 8,234 (54%) |
| Renter-occupied | 6,906 (46%) |
| Median home value | $219,100 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 824 | 5.1% | ±296 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 4,417 | 27.5% | ±821 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,184 | 13.6% | ±557 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,887 | 11.7% | ±415 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 2,226 | 13.9% | ±451 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,737 | 10.8% | ±457 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,111 | 6.9% | ±310 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 930 | 5.8% | ±325 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 565 | 3.5% | ±189 |
| 1939 or earlier | 189 | 1.2% | ±106 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Rosenberg's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 77471 | 87% | 33% |
| 77469 | 12% | 4% |
pest control questions from Rosenberg homeowners
My Rosenberg home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 33% of Rosenberg homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Rosenberg. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 46% of Rosenberg households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 77471 and 77469[4], Fort Bend County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Sugar Land (11.7 mi), Katy (16.7 mi), and Missouri City (17.2 mi)[3].
My Rosenberg home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 33% of Rosenberg's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
I rent in Rosenberg. Who arranges the repair?
46% of occupied Rosenberg homes are rented[1], the 5th-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.