Pest control · Tomball, Texas
Pest control in Tomball, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 58% of Tomball's homes are detached houses[1], and 26% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Tomball, in Harris County and Montgomery County — ZIPs 77375, 77377, counts 15,768 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Tomball at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 15,768[2]+28.1% since 2020
- County
- Harris / Montgomery[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 13.1 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 58%[1]the 5th-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 26%[1]the 6th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 1,200[2][3]the 3rd-least dense of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 48%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +28.1%[2]the 3rd-fastest-growing of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 13.1 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Tomball data for pest control
Tomball is one of the fastest-growing Houston-metro suburbs tracked here: 15,768 people (2025 estimate), up 28.1% since 2020[2]. The city spans 13.1 square miles at 1,200 residents per square mile (the 13th densest) and spans Harris County and Montgomery County, served by ZIP codes 77375, 77377[3].
Building amid 28.1% 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.
Tomball is split across 2 ZIP codes: 77375 (89% of the city's land), 77377 (12% of the city's land)[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Conroe (18.0 mi NE), Humble (22.5 mi E) and Katy (24.8 mi SW)[3].
58% of Tomball's 5,565 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 5th-lowest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Conroe (56%), Humble (42%), and Katy (85%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
26% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 6th-highest share of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover; Conroe (41%), Humble (8%), and Katy (40%) nearby), and population changed +28.1% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 1,200 people live per square mile of land across 13.1 square miles[2][3] — the 3rd-least dense of the 15 Houston-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
48% of households rent and 52% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Tomball has the 3rd-most spread-out settlement (1,200)[2][3], the 3rd-fastest growth since 2020 (28.1%)[2], and the 3rd-highest renter share (48%)[1].
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The data underneath this Tomball page
| Measure | Tomball | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 28.1% | 4.2% | 24 pts faster |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,200 | 2,008 | 40% less dense |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 9 | 15 | 6 fewer |
| Detached single-family | 58% | 69% | 10 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 48% | 43% | 5 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1993 | 1 year 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomball | 1,200 | 28.1% | 15,768 |
| Conroe 18.0 mi | 1,577 | 33.0% | 119,564 |
| Humble 22.5 mi | 1,663 | -1.9% | 16,484 |
| Katy 24.8 mi | 1,856 | 29.7% | 28,373 |
| Sugar Land 34.7 mi | 2,661 | -3.0% | 107,726 |
| Missouri City 37.1 mi | 2,664 | 4.2% | 77,327 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 5,565 |
| Detached single-family | 3,241 (58%) |
| Occupied homes | 5,213 |
| Owner-occupied | 2,708 (52%) |
| Renter-occupied | 2,505 (48%) |
| Median home value | $364,300 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 628 | 11.3% | ±190 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 835 | 15.0% | ±207 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 806 | 14.5% | ±255 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 839 | 15.1% | ±209 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,166 | 21.0% | ±343 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 468 | 8.4% | ±155 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 124 | 2.2% | ±67 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 249 | 4.5% | ±104 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 190 | 3.4% | ±192 |
| 1939 or earlier | 260 | 4.7% | ±200 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Tomball's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 77375 | 89% | 33% |
| 77377 | 12% | 4% |
Common Tomball pest control questions
My Tomball home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 26% of Tomball homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Tomball. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 48% of Tomball households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 77375 and 77377[4], Harris County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Conroe (18.0 mi), Humble (22.5 mi), and Katy (24.8 mi)[3].
I rent in Tomball. Who arranges the repair?
48% of occupied Tomball homes are rented[1], the 3rd-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.