Pest control · Guthrie, Oklahoma
Pest control in Guthrie, OK
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 80% of Guthrie's homes are detached houses[1], and 10% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Guthrie, in Logan County — ZIP 73044, counts 12,257 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Guthrie at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 12,257[2]+13.1% since 2020
- County
- Logan[2]
- Land area
- 18.0 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 80%[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 10%[1]the 5th-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 682[2][3]the 5th-least dense of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 35%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +13.1%[2]the 6th-fastest-growing of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 18.0 sq mi[3]city limits
What Guthrie's numbers say about pest control
Guthrie counts 12,257 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 13.1% since 2020[2]. It covers 18.0 square miles (682 residents per square mile, the 10th densest), sits entirely in Logan County, in ZIP code 73044[3].
Building amid 13.1% 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.
73044 is the city's single ZIP code[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Edmond (14.0 mi S), Piedmont (23.8 mi SW) and Choctaw (28.2 mi S)[3].
80% of Guthrie's 4,552 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 7th-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Edmond (78%), Piedmont (97%), and Choctaw (94%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
10% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 5th-lowest share of the 14 Oklahoma City–area suburbs we cover; Edmond (21%), Piedmont (31%), and Choctaw (13%) nearby), and population changed +13.1% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 682 people live per square mile of land across 18.0 square miles[2][3] — the 5th-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.
35% of households rent and 65% own[1].
Measured against the 14 suburbs on this site, Guthrie records the 2nd-fewest flood reports nearby (4)[5].
Finding pest control help around Guthrie
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Guthrie area — ZIP code 73044.
Before you call: choosing a pest-control plan
Guthrie by the numbers
| Measure | Guthrie | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 13.1% | 5.1% | 8 pts faster |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 4 | 35 | 31 fewer |
| Residents per sq mi | 682 | 941 | 28% less dense |
| Renter-occupied | 35% | 33% | 1 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1981 | 11 years older |
| Detached single-family | 80% | 81% | about the same |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guthrie | 682 | 13.1% | 12,257 |
| Edmond 14.0 mi | 1,190 | 6.4% | 100,479 |
| Piedmont 23.8 mi | 217 | 27.4% | 9,427 |
| Choctaw 28.2 mi | 461 | 2.7% | 12,549 |
| Bethany 28.7 mi | 3,886 | -2.4% | 20,315 |
| Midwest City 28.9 mi | 2,410 | 0.7% | 58,799 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 4,552 |
| Detached single-family | 3,660 (80%) |
| Occupied homes | 4,055 |
| Owner-occupied | 2,645 (65%) |
| Renter-occupied | 1,410 (35%) |
| Median home value | $186,600 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 34 | 0.7% | ±34 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 407 | 8.9% | ±172 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 224 | 4.9% | ±69 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 308 | 6.8% | ±108 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 429 | 9.4% | ±140 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 875 | 19.2% | ±172 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 473 | 10.4% | ±126 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 552 | 12.1% | ±141 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 371 | 8.2% | ±121 |
| 1939 or earlier | 879 | 19.3% | ±199 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Guthrie's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 73044 | 99% | 7% |
Common Guthrie pest control questions
My Guthrie home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 10% of Guthrie homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Guthrie. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 35% of Guthrie households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 73044[4], Logan County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Edmond (14.0 mi), Piedmont (23.8 mi), and Choctaw (28.2 mi)[3].
A lot of Guthrie homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
69% of Guthrie's housing units were built before 1980, 39.6% before 1960[1] — the 3rd-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.