Pest control · Sugar Land, Texas
Pest control in Sugar Land, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 86% of Sugar Land's homes are detached houses[1], and 11% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Sugar Land, in Fort Bend County — ZIPs 77479, 77478, 77498, counts 107,726 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Sugar Land pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 107,726[2]-3.0% since 2020
- County
- Fort Bend[2]
- Land area
- 40.5 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 86%[1]the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 11%[1]the 4th-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 20%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -3.0%[2]the slowest-growing of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 40.5 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Sugar Land data for pest control
Sugar Land is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 107,726 people (2025 estimate), down just 3.0% since 2020[2]. The city spans 40.5 square miles at 2,661 residents per square mile (the 3rd densest) and sits entirely in Fort Bend County, served by ZIP codes 77479, 77478, 77498[3].
Building amid 3.0% 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.
3 ZIP codes cover Sugar Land — 77479 (57% of the city's land), 77478 (24% of the city's land), 77498 (17% of the city's land)[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Missouri City (6.2 mi E), Rosenberg (11.7 mi W) and Katy (18.5 mi NW)[3].
86% of Sugar Land's 39,946 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Missouri City (88%), Rosenberg (56%), and Katy (85%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
11% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 4th-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; Missouri City (19%), Rosenberg (33%), and Katy (40%) nearby), and population changed -3.0% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 2,661 people live per square mile of land across 40.5 square miles[2][3] — the 3rd-densest of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
20% of households rent and 80% own[1].
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Sugar Land records the slowest growth since 2020 (-3.0%)[2], the 2nd-highest share of detached houses (86%)[1], the 3rd-densest settlement (2,661)[2][3], and the 3rd-lowest renter share (20%)[1].
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Pest control contractors taking requests around Sugar Land cover ZIP codes 77479, 77478, 77498.
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The Sugar Land numbers behind this page
| Measure | Sugar Land | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | -3.0% | 4.2% | 7 pts slower |
| Renter-occupied | 20% | 43% | 24 pts lower |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,661 | 2,008 | 33% denser |
| Detached single-family | 86% | 69% | 18 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1993 | 1 year newer |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 15 | 15 | same as median |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Land | 2,661 | -3.0% | 107,726 |
| Missouri City 6.2 mi | 2,664 | 4.2% | 77,327 |
| Rosenberg 11.7 mi | 1,135 | 11.6% | 42,701 |
| Katy 18.5 mi | 1,856 | 29.7% | 28,373 |
| Pearland 18.9 mi | 2,640 | 1.8% | 129,930 |
| Friendswood 26.7 mi | 2,008 | 0.6% | 41,319 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 39,946 |
| Detached single-family | 34,537 (86%) |
| Occupied homes | 38,485 |
| Owner-occupied | 30,887 (80%) |
| Renter-occupied | 7,598 (20%) |
| Median home value | $430,200 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 279 | 0.7% | ±112 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 3,958 | 9.9% | ±510 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 7,592 | 19.0% | ±588 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 13,273 | 33.2% | ±752 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 9,666 | 24.2% | ±684 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 3,651 | 9.1% | ±454 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 575 | 1.4% | ±191 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 376 | 0.9% | ±247 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 63 | 0.2% | ±70 |
| 1939 or earlier | 513 | 1.3% | ±278 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Sugar Land's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 77479 | 57% | 70% |
| 77478 | 24% | 99% |
| 77498 | 17% | 44% |
Common Sugar Land pest control questions
My Sugar Land home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 11% of Sugar Land homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Sugar Land. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 20% of Sugar Land households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 77479, 77478, and 77498[4], Fort Bend County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Missouri City (6.2 mi), Rosenberg (11.7 mi), and Katy (18.5 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.