Pest control · El Reno, Oklahoma
Pest control in El Reno, OK
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 80% of El Reno's homes are detached houses[1], and 12% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. El Reno, in Canadian County — ZIPs 73036, 73014, 73022, counts 20,730 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The El Reno pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 20,730[2]+22.0% since 2020
- County
- Canadian[2]
- Land area
- 79.6 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 80%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 12%[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 260[2][3]the 3rd-least dense of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 40%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +22.0%[2]the 4th-fastest-growing of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 79.6 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the El Reno data for pest control
El Reno is one of the fastest-growing Oklahoma City–metro suburbs tracked here: 20,730 people (2025 estimate), up 22.0% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 79.6 square miles holding 260 residents per square mile, the 12th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Canadian County, with ZIP codes 73036, 73014, 73022[3].
Building amid 22.0% 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.
Mail to El Reno goes through 3 ZIP codes — 73036 (86% of the city's land), 73014 (10% of the city's land), 73022 (0% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Yukon (11.1 mi E), Piedmont (14.9 mi NE) and Mustang (16.9 mi SE)[3].
80% of El Reno's 6,824 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 6th-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Yukon (83%), Piedmont (97%), and Mustang (88%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
12% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 7th-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; Yukon (12%), Piedmont (31%), and Mustang (16%) nearby), and population changed +22.0% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 260 people live per square mile of land across 79.6 square miles[2][3] — the 3rd-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.
40% of households rent and 60% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Out of the 14 suburbs on this site, El Reno has the fewest flood reports nearby (2)[5], the 3rd-most spread-out settlement (260)[2][3], and the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1968)[1].
Finding pest control help around El Reno
Pest control contractors taking requests around El Reno cover ZIP codes 73036, 73014, 73022.
Before you pick up the phone: choosing a pest-control plan
El Reno by the numbers
| Measure | El Reno | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 22.0% | 5.1% | 17 pts faster |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 2 | 35 | 33 fewer |
| Residents per sq mi | 260 | 941 | 72% less dense |
| Renter-occupied | 40% | 33% | 6 pts higher |
| Detached single-family | 80% | 81% | 1 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1981 | 13 years older |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Reno | 260 | 22.0% | 20,730 |
| Yukon 11.1 mi | 1,041 | 16.8% | 27,615 |
| Piedmont 14.9 mi | 217 | 27.4% | 9,427 |
| Mustang 16.9 mi | 2,050 | 23.4% | 24,571 |
| Bethany 18.1 mi | 3,886 | -2.4% | 20,315 |
| Newcastle 29.2 mi | 253 | 38.3% | 15,198 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 6,824 |
| Detached single-family | 5,465 (80%) |
| Occupied homes | 6,154 |
| Owner-occupied | 3,704 (60%) |
| Renter-occupied | 2,450 (40%) |
| Median home value | $165,900 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 171 | 2.5% | ±79 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 668 | 9.8% | ±239 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 672 | 9.8% | ±146 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 304 | 4.5% | ±106 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 732 | 10.7% | ±140 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 751 | 11.0% | ±156 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 594 | 8.7% | ±134 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,100 | 16.1% | ±229 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 763 | 11.2% | ±195 |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,069 | 15.7% | ±190 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of El Reno's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 73036 | 86% | 37% |
| 73014 | 10% | 5% |
| 73022 | 0% | 100% |
pest control questions from El Reno homeowners
My El Reno home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 12% of El Reno homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in El Reno. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 40% of El Reno households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 73036, 73014, and 73022[4], Canadian County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Yukon (11.1 mi), Piedmont (14.9 mi), and Mustang (16.9 mi)[3].
A lot of El Reno homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
63% of El Reno's housing units were built before 1980, 43.0% before 1960[1] — the 5th-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.
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.