Pest control · Smyrna, Tennessee
Pest control in Smyrna, TN
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 61% of Smyrna's homes are detached houses[1], and 25% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Smyrna, in Rutherford County and Williamson County — ZIP 37167, counts 63,321 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Smyrna at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 63,321[2]+19.2% since 2020
- County
- Rutherford / Williamson[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 34.5 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 61%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 25%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 43%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +19.2%[2]the 5th-fastest-growing of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 34.5 sq mi[3]city limits
What Smyrna's numbers say about pest control
Smyrna is one of the fastest-growing Nashville-metro suburbs tracked here: 63,321 people (2025 estimate), up 19.2% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 34.5 square miles holding 1,834 residents per square mile, the 5th densest of the suburbs here; it spans Rutherford County and Williamson County, with ZIP code 37167[3].
Building amid 19.2% 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.
37167 is the city's single ZIP code[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are La Vergne (4.1 mi NW), Nolensville (8.0 mi W) and Murfreesboro (10.0 mi SE)[3].
61% of Smyrna's 21,051 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 6th-lowest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover; nearby, La Vergne (80%), Nolensville (97%), and Murfreesboro (53%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
25% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 6th-lowest share of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover; La Vergne (16%), Nolensville (61%), and Murfreesboro (33%) nearby), and population changed +19.2% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 1,834 people live per square mile of land across 34.5 square miles[2][3] — the 5th-densest of the 13 Nashville-area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
43% of households rent and 57% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Out of the 13 suburbs on this site, Smyrna has the 3rd-highest renter share (43%)[1].
pest control help in Smyrna: what to do next
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Smyrna area — ZIP code 37167.
Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
The data underneath this Smyrna page
| Measure | Smyrna | Median of 13 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 19.2% | 14.3% | 5 pts faster |
| Renter-occupied | 43% | 36% | 6 pts higher |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,834 | 1,681 | 9% denser |
| Detached single-family | 61% | 67% | 6 pts lower |
| Median year built | 2000 | 2002 | 2 years older |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 40 | 40 | same as median |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Nashville-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna | 1,834 | 19.2% | 63,321 |
| La Vergne 4.1 mi | 1,705 | 8.9% | 42,146 |
| Nolensville 8.0 mi | 1,504 | 14.3% | 15,789 |
| Murfreesboro 10.0 mi | 2,642 | 12.0% | 171,178 |
| Brentwood 13.7 mi | 1,075 | -0.1% | 45,313 |
| Mount Juliet 15.9 mi | 1,681 | 14.9% | 45,172 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 21,051 |
| Detached single-family | 12,866 (61%) |
| Occupied homes | 20,226 |
| Owner-occupied | 11,600 (57%) |
| Renter-occupied | 8,626 (43%) |
| Median home value | $358,300 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,216 | 5.8% | ±309 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 4,141 | 19.7% | ±591 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 5,291 | 25.1% | ±599 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 3,202 | 15.2% | ±460 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 2,748 | 13.1% | ±406 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,866 | 8.9% | ±436 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,020 | 4.8% | ±362 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,064 | 5.1% | ±377 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 264 | 1.3% | ±182 |
| 1939 or earlier | 239 | 1.1% | ±106 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Smyrna's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 37167 | 97% | 58% |
pest control questions from Smyrna homeowners
My Smyrna home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 25% of Smyrna homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Smyrna. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 43% of Smyrna households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 37167[4], Rutherford County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: La Vergne (4.1 mi), Nolensville (8.0 mi), and Murfreesboro (10.0 mi)[3].
I rent in Smyrna. Who arranges the repair?
43% of occupied Smyrna homes are rented[1], the 3rd-highest share of the 13 Nashville-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.