Pest control · Bethany, Oklahoma
Pest control in Bethany, OK
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 67% of Bethany's homes are detached houses[1], and 4% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Bethany, in Oklahoma County — ZIP 73008, counts 20,315 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Bethany at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 20,315[2]-2.4% since 2020
- County
- Oklahoma[2]
- Land area
- 5.2 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 67%[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 4%[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 47%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -2.4%[2]the 2nd-slowest-growing of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 5.2 sq mi[3]city limits
What Bethany's numbers say about pest control
Bethany is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 20,315 people (2025 estimate), down just 2.4% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 5.2 square miles holding 3,886 residents per square mile, the 1st densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Oklahoma County, with ZIP code 73008[3].
Building amid 2.4% 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.
The entire city sits in ZIP code 73008[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Yukon (7.0 mi W), Mustang (9.2 mi SW) and Del City (12.0 mi E)[3].
67% of Bethany's 8,564 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 2nd-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Yukon (83%), Mustang (88%), and Del City (81%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
4% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 2nd-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; Yukon (12%), Mustang (16%), and Del City (3%) nearby), and population changed -2.4% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 3,886 people live per square mile of land across 5.2 square miles[2][3] — the densest of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
47% of households rent and 53% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Measured against the 14 suburbs on this site, Bethany records the densest settlement (3,886)[2][3], the highest renter share (47%)[1], the 2nd-lowest share of detached houses (67%)[1], and the 2nd-slowest growth since 2020 (-2.4%)[2].
Get pest control help in Bethany
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Bethany area — ZIP code 73008.
Before you pick up the phone: choosing a pest-control plan
The Bethany numbers behind this page
| Measure | Bethany | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents per sq mi | 3,886 | 941 | 313% denser |
| Growth since 2020 | -2.4% | 5.1% | 8 pts slower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 77 | 35 | 42 more |
| Renter-occupied | 47% | 33% | 13 pts higher |
| Detached single-family | 67% | 81% | 14 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1981 | 14 years older |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Oklahoma City–area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany | 3,886 | -2.4% | 20,315 |
| Yukon 7.0 mi | 1,041 | 16.8% | 27,615 |
| Mustang 9.2 mi | 2,050 | 23.4% | 24,571 |
| Del City 12.0 mi | 2,812 | -3.1% | 21,138 |
| Piedmont 13.2 mi | 217 | 27.4% | 9,427 |
| Midwest City 15.4 mi | 2,410 | 0.7% | 58,799 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 8,564 |
| Detached single-family | 5,724 (67%) |
| Occupied homes | 7,604 |
| Owner-occupied | 4,037 (53%) |
| Renter-occupied | 3,567 (47%) |
| Median home value | $171,600 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 101 | 1.2% | ±90 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 240 | 2.8% | ±121 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 145 | 1.7% | ±59 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 438 | 5.1% | ±237 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 439 | 5.1% | ±162 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 2,104 | 24.6% | ±404 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 2,797 | 32.7% | ±383 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,427 | 16.7% | ±340 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 531 | 6.2% | ±162 |
| 1939 or earlier | 342 | 4.0% | ±92 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Bethany's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 73008 | 99% | 69% |
pest control questions from Bethany homeowners
My Bethany home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 4% of Bethany homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Bethany. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 47% of Bethany households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 73008[4], Oklahoma County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Yukon (7.0 mi), Mustang (9.2 mi), and Del City (12.0 mi)[3].
A lot of Bethany homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
84% of Bethany's housing units were built before 1980, 26.9% before 1960[1] — the highest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–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.
I rent in Bethany. Who arranges the repair?
47% of occupied Bethany homes are rented[1], the highest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–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.