Pest control · Choctaw, Oklahoma
Pest control in Choctaw, OK
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 94% of Choctaw's homes are detached houses[1], and 13% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Choctaw, in Oklahoma County — ZIP 73020, counts 12,549 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Choctaw pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 12,549[2]+2.7% since 2020
- County
- Oklahoma[2]
- Land area
- 27.2 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 94%[1]the 2nd-highest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 13%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 461[2][3]the 4th-least dense of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 12%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +2.7%[2]the 6th-slowest-growing of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 27.2 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Choctaw
Choctaw counts 12,549 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 2.7% since 2020[2]. It covers 27.2 square miles (461 residents per square mile, the 11th densest), sits entirely in Oklahoma County, in ZIP code 73020[3].
Building amid 2.7% 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.
73020 is the city's single ZIP code[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Midwest City (6.2 mi W), Del City (9.9 mi W) and Edmond (15.3 mi NW)[3].
94% of Choctaw's 4,579 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 2nd-highest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Midwest City (75%), Del City (81%), and Edmond (78%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
13% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 7th-highest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; Midwest City (8%), Del City (3%), and Edmond (21%) nearby), and population changed +2.7% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 461 people live per square mile of land across 27.2 square miles[2][3] — the 4th-least dense of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
12% of households rent and 88% own[1].
Measured against the 14 suburbs on this site, Choctaw records the 2nd-highest share of detached houses (94%)[1] and the 2nd-lowest renter share (12%)[1].
pest control help in Choctaw: what to do next
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Choctaw area — ZIP code 73020.
Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
Choctaw by the numbers
| Measure | Choctaw | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied | 12% | 33% | 21 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 15 | 35 | 20 fewer |
| Residents per sq mi | 461 | 941 | 51% less dense |
| Growth since 2020 | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2 pts slower |
| Detached single-family | 94% | 81% | 13 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1981 | 2 years newer |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw | 461 | 2.7% | 12,549 |
| Midwest City 6.2 mi | 2,410 | 0.7% | 58,799 |
| Del City 9.9 mi | 2,812 | -3.1% | 21,138 |
| Edmond 15.3 mi | 1,190 | 6.4% | 100,479 |
| Moore 15.8 mi | 2,879 | 1.3% | 63,609 |
| Norman 17.4 mi | 733 | 2.3% | 130,943 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 4,579 |
| Detached single-family | 4,306 (94%) |
| Occupied homes | 4,266 |
| Owner-occupied | 3,733 (88%) |
| Renter-occupied | 533 (12%) |
| Median home value | $242,100 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 77 | 1.7% | ±56 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 508 | 11.1% | ±138 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 831 | 18.1% | ±144 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 471 | 10.3% | ±154 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 604 | 13.2% | ±144 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 946 | 20.7% | ±167 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 849 | 18.5% | ±187 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 137 | 3.0% | ±75 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 53 | 1.2% | ±42 |
| 1939 or earlier | 103 | 2.2% | ±73 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Choctaw's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 73020 | 100% | 44% |
pest control questions from Choctaw homeowners
My Choctaw home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 13% of Choctaw homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Choctaw. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 12% of Choctaw households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 73020[4], Oklahoma County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Midwest City (6.2 mi), Del City (9.9 mi), and Edmond (15.3 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.