Pest control · Texas City, Texas
Pest control in Texas City, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 69% of Texas City's homes are detached houses[1], and 19% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Texas City, in Galveston County and Chambers County — ZIPs 77590, 77539, 77591, counts 59,733 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Texas City pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 59,733[2]+15.2% since 2020
- County
- Galveston / Chambers[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 66.3 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 69%[1]the 8th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 19%[1]the 8th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 43%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +15.2%[2]the 4th-fastest-growing of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 66.3 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Texas City
Texas City is one of the fastest-growing Houston-metro suburbs tracked here: 59,733 people (2025 estimate), up 15.2% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 66.3 square miles holding 901 residents per square mile, the 15th densest of the suburbs here; it spans Galveston County and Chambers County, with ZIP codes 77590, 77539, 77591[3].
Building amid 15.2% 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.
Texas City is split across 3 ZIP codes: 77590 (37% of the city's land), 77539 (35% of the city's land), 77591 (16% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: League City (13.6 mi W), Galveston (17.7 mi S) and La Porte (18.7 mi NW)[3].
69% of Texas City's 23,618 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 8th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; nearby, League City (77%), Galveston (56%), and La Porte (74%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
19% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 8th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; League City (27%), Galveston (11%), and La Porte (12%) nearby), and population changed +15.2% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 901 people live per square mile of land across 66.3 square miles[2][3] — the least dense of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
43% of households rent and 57% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Texas City stands out for the most spread-out settlement (901)[2][3].
Get pest control help in Texas City
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Texas City area — ZIP codes 77590, 77539, 77591.
Before you pick up the phone: choosing a pest-control plan
The data underneath this Texas City page
| Measure | Texas City | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 15.2% | 4.2% | 11 pts faster |
| Residents per sq mi | 901 | 2,008 | 55% less dense |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 12 | 15 | 3 fewer |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1993 | 9 years older |
| Detached single-family | 69% | 69% | same as median |
| Renter-occupied | 43% | 43% | same as median |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas City | 901 | 15.2% | 59,733 |
| League City 13.6 mi | 2,335 | 4.9% | 119,905 |
| Galveston 17.7 mi | 1,307 | -0.1% | 53,636 |
| La Porte 18.7 mi | 2,042 | 8.1% | 37,983 |
| Friendswood 19.2 mi | 2,008 | 0.6% | 41,319 |
| Pasadena 21.8 mi | 3,400 | -2.2% | 148,539 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 23,618 |
| Detached single-family | 16,201 (69%) |
| Occupied homes | 21,845 |
| Owner-occupied | 12,348 (57%) |
| Renter-occupied | 9,497 (43%) |
| Median home value | $217,300 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,123 | 4.8% | ±276 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 3,383 | 14.3% | ±575 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 3,428 | 14.5% | ±652 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,734 | 7.3% | ±377 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 3,441 | 14.6% | ±527 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 3,978 | 16.8% | ±542 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 3,237 | 13.7% | ±524 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,952 | 8.3% | ±380 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 934 | 4.0% | ±297 |
| 1939 or earlier | 408 | 1.7% | ±165 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Texas City's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 77590 | 37% | 98% |
| 77539 | 35% | 48% |
| 77591 | 16% | 100% |
Texas City pest control questions
My Texas City home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 19% of Texas City homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Texas City. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 43% of Texas City households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 77590, 77539, and 77591[4], Galveston County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: League City (13.6 mi), Galveston (17.7 mi), and La Porte (18.7 mi)[3].
A lot of Texas City homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
44% of Texas City's housing units were built before 1980, 13.9% before 1960[1] — the 4th-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.