Pest control · Kyle, Texas
Pest control in Kyle, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 75% of Kyle's homes are detached houses[1], and 50% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Kyle, in Hays County — ZIPs 78640, 78666, counts 69,917 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Kyle pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 69,917[2]+53.0% since 2020
- County
- Hays[2]
- Land area
- 32.4 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 75%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 50%[1]the 8th-highest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 33%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +53.0%[2]the 7th-fastest-growing of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 32.4 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Kyle
Kyle counts 69,917 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 53.0% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 32.4 square miles holding 2,156 residents per square mile, the 8th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Hays County, with ZIP codes 78640, 78666[3].
Building amid 53.0% 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 Kyle goes through 2 ZIP codes — 78640 (71% of the city's land), 78666 (26% of the city's land)[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Buda (5.9 mi N), San Marcos (8.9 mi S) and Dripping Springs (18.8 mi NW)[3].
75% of Kyle's 21,218 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 7th-highest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Buda (86%), San Marcos (35%), and Dripping Springs (54%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
50% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 8th-highest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover; Buda (58%), San Marcos (33%), and Dripping Springs (67%) nearby), and population changed +53.0% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 2,156 people live per square mile of land across 32.4 square miles[2][3] — the 8th-densest of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
33% of households rent and 67% own[1].
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Kyle has the most flood reports nearby (31)[5].
pest control help in Kyle: what to do next
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Kyle by the numbers
| Measure | Kyle | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 53.0% | 18.2% | 35 pts faster |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 31 | 17 | 14 more |
| Renter-occupied | 33% | 31% | 2 pts higher |
| Detached single-family | 75% | 74% | 2 pts higher |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,156 | 2,156 | same as median |
| Median year built | 2010 | 2010 | same as median |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Austin-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle | 2,156 | 53.0% | 69,917 |
| Buda 5.9 mi | 1,654 | 6.8% | 16,166 |
| San Marcos 8.9 mi | 1,925 | 14.9% | 77,830 |
| Dripping Springs 18.8 mi | 1,267 | 126.5% | 11,167 |
| Bee Cave 22.2 mi | 971 | -7.4% | 8,464 |
| Lakeway 25.7 mi | 1,478 | -0.9% | 19,027 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 21,218 |
| Detached single-family | 15,981 (75%) |
| Occupied homes | 20,714 |
| Owner-occupied | 13,889 (67%) |
| Renter-occupied | 6,825 (33%) |
| Median home value | $334,600 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2,195 | 10.3% | ±431 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 8,367 | 39.4% | ±855 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 7,990 | 37.7% | ±917 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,479 | 7.0% | ±410 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 401 | 1.9% | ±232 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 155 | 0.7% | ±128 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 246 | 1.2% | ±165 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 152 | 0.7% | ±185 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 162 | 0.8% | ±201 |
| 1939 or earlier | 71 | 0.3% | ±84 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Kyle's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 78640 | 71% | 25% |
| 78666 | 26% | 4% |
Kyle pest control questions
My Kyle home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 50% of Kyle homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Kyle. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 33% of Kyle households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 78640 and 78666[4], Hays County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Buda (5.9 mi), San Marcos (8.9 mi), and Dripping Springs (18.8 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.