Pest control · Del City, Oklahoma
Pest control in Del City, OK
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 81% of Del City's homes are detached houses[1], and 3% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Del City, in Oklahoma County — ZIPs 73115, 73117, counts 21,138 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Del City at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 21,138[2]-3.1% since 2020
- County
- Oklahoma[2]
- Land area
- 7.5 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 81%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 3%[1]the lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 2,812[2][3]the 3rd-densest of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 44%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -3.1%[2]the slowest-growing of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 7.5 sq mi[3]city limits
What Del City's numbers say about pest control
Del City is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 21,138 people (2025 estimate), down just 3.1% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 7.5 square miles holding 2,812 residents per square mile, the 3rd densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Oklahoma County, with ZIP codes 73115, 73117[3].
Building amid 3.1% 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.
2 ZIP codes cover Del City — 73115 (78% of the city's land), 73117 (22% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Midwest City (3.8 mi E), Moore (8.5 mi S) and Choctaw (9.9 mi E)[3].
81% of Del City's 9,697 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 7th-highest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Midwest City (75%), Moore (85%), and Choctaw (94%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
3% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; Midwest City (8%), Moore (20%), and Choctaw (13%) nearby), and population changed -3.1% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 2,812 people live per square mile of land across 7.5 square miles[2][3] — the 3rd-densest of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
44% of households rent and 56% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Measured against the 14 suburbs on this site, Del City records the slowest growth since 2020 (-3.1%)[2], the oldest housing (by median year built) (1964)[1], the 2nd-most flood reports nearby (79)[5], and the 3rd-densest settlement (2,812)[2][3].
pest control help in Del City: what to do next
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Del City area — ZIP codes 73115, 73117.
Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
The data underneath this Del City page
| Measure | Del City | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents per sq mi | 2,812 | 941 | 199% denser |
| Growth since 2020 | -3.1% | 5.1% | 8 pts slower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 79 | 35 | 44 more |
| Renter-occupied | 44% | 33% | 11 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1981 | 17 years older |
| Detached single-family | 81% | 81% | about the same |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Oklahoma City–area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del City | 2,812 | -3.1% | 21,138 |
| Midwest City 3.8 mi | 2,410 | 0.7% | 58,799 |
| Moore 8.5 mi | 2,879 | 1.3% | 63,609 |
| Choctaw 9.9 mi | 461 | 2.7% | 12,549 |
| Bethany 12.0 mi | 3,886 | -2.4% | 20,315 |
| Norman 15.3 mi | 733 | 2.3% | 130,943 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 9,697 |
| Detached single-family | 7,878 (81%) |
| Occupied homes | 8,820 |
| Owner-occupied | 4,936 (56%) |
| Renter-occupied | 3,884 (44%) |
| Median home value | $126,800 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0 | 0.0% | ±19 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 243 | 2.5% | ±113 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 724 | 7.5% | ±282 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 244 | 2.5% | ±118 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 378 | 3.9% | ±141 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,489 | 15.4% | ±290 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 2,991 | 30.8% | ±386 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 2,552 | 26.3% | ±346 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 897 | 9.3% | ±162 |
| 1939 or earlier | 179 | 1.8% | ±93 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Del City's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 73115 | 78% | 99% |
| 73117 | 22% | 25% |
Del City pest control questions
My Del City home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 3% of Del City homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Del City. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 44% of Del City households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 73115 and 73117[4], Oklahoma County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Midwest City (3.8 mi), Moore (8.5 mi), and Choctaw (9.9 mi)[3].
A lot of Del City homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
84% of Del City's housing units were built before 1980, 37.4% before 1960[1] — the 2nd-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 Del City. Who arranges the repair?
44% of occupied Del City homes are rented[1], the 3rd-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.