Pest control · Georgetown, Texas
Pest control in Georgetown, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 73% of Georgetown's homes are detached houses[1], and 45% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Georgetown, in Williamson County — ZIPs 78626, 78628, 78633, counts 106,907 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Georgetown pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 106,907[2]+58.5% since 2020
- County
- Williamson[2]
- Land area
- 58.9 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 73%[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 45%[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 31%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +58.5%[2]the 5th-fastest-growing of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 58.9 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Georgetown
Georgetown is one of the fastest-growing Austin-metro suburbs tracked here: 106,907 people (2025 estimate), up 58.5% since 2020[2]. It covers 58.9 square miles (1,814 residents per square mile, the 10th densest), sits entirely in Williamson County, in ZIP codes 78626, 78628, 78633[3].
Building amid 58.5% 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.
3 ZIP codes cover Georgetown — 78626 (36% of the city's land), 78628 (34% of the city's land), 78633 (31% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Round Rock (10.0 mi S), Leander (11.7 mi SW) and Liberty Hill (12.3 mi W)[3].
73% of Georgetown's 37,206 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Round Rock (64%), Leander (82%), and Liberty Hill (65%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
45% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover; Round Rock (28%), Leander (63%), and Liberty Hill (82%) nearby), and population changed +58.5% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 1,814 people live per square mile of land across 58.9 square miles[2][3] — the 6th-least dense of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
31% of households rent and 69% own[1].
pest control help in Georgetown: what to do next
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Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
The data underneath this Georgetown page
| Measure | Georgetown | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 58.5% | 18.2% | 40 pts faster |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 10 | 17 | 7 fewer |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,814 | 2,156 | 16% less dense |
| Detached single-family | 73% | 74% | about the same |
| Median year built | 2008 | 2010 | 2 years older |
| Renter-occupied | 31% | 31% | same as median |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Austin-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 1,814 | 58.5% | 106,907 |
| Round Rock 10.0 mi | 3,659 | 18.2% | 141,282 |
| Leander 11.7 mi | 2,349 | 53.8% | 91,132 |
| Liberty Hill 12.3 mi | 2,874 | 276.6% | 13,317 |
| Hutto 12.8 mi | 3,084 | 66.9% | 46,048 |
| Cedar Park 13.0 mi | 3,090 | 1.8% | 79,032 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 37,206 |
| Detached single-family | 27,335 (73%) |
| Occupied homes | 35,400 |
| Owner-occupied | 24,586 (69%) |
| Renter-occupied | 10,814 (31%) |
| Median home value | $429,100 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 4,415 | 11.9% | ±542 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 12,145 | 32.6% | ±886 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 9,007 | 24.2% | ±665 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 5,284 | 14.2% | ±554 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 2,975 | 8.0% | ±384 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,621 | 4.4% | ±291 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 614 | 1.7% | ±198 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 227 | 0.6% | ±96 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 340 | 0.9% | ±121 |
| 1939 or earlier | 578 | 1.6% | ±206 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Georgetown's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 78626 | 36% | 23% |
| 78628 | 34% | 30% |
| 78633 | 31% | 22% |
Common Georgetown pest control questions
My Georgetown home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 45% of Georgetown homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Georgetown. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 31% of Georgetown households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 78626, 78628, and 78633[4], Williamson County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Round Rock (10.0 mi), Leander (11.7 mi), and Liberty Hill (12.3 mi)[3].
A lot of Georgetown homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
9% of Georgetown's housing units were built before 1980, 3.1% before 1960[1] — the 5th-highest share of the 15 Austin-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.