Pest control · Round Rock, Texas
Pest control in Round Rock, TX
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 64% of Round Rock's homes are detached houses[1], and 28% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Round Rock, in Williamson County and Travis County — ZIPs 78665, 78664, 78681, counts 141,282 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Round Rock at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 141,282[2]+18.2% since 2020
- County
- Williamson / Travis[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 38.6 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 64%[1]the 4th-lowest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 28%[1]the lowest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 44%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +18.2%[2]the 8th-fastest-growing of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 38.6 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Round Rock data for pest control
Round Rock counts 141,282 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 18.2% since 2020[2]. The city spans 38.6 square miles at 3,659 residents per square mile (the 1st densest) and spans Williamson County and Travis County, served by ZIP codes 78665, 78664, 78681[3].
Building amid 18.2% 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 Round Rock goes through 3 ZIP codes — 78665 (39% of the city's land), 78664 (32% of the city's land), 78681 (28% of the city's land)[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Pflugerville (6.5 mi SE), Hutto (7.2 mi E) and Cedar Park (9.3 mi W)[3].
64% of Round Rock's 51,143 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 4th-lowest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Pflugerville (74%), Hutto (93%), and Cedar Park (73%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
28% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the lowest share of the 15 Austin-area suburbs we cover; Pflugerville (33%), Hutto (51%), and Cedar Park (31%) nearby), and population changed +18.2% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 3,659 people live per square mile of land across 38.6 square miles[2][3] — the densest of the 15 Austin-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 15 suburbs on this site, Round Rock records the densest settlement (3,659)[2][3] and the 2nd-oldest housing (by median year built) (2002)[1].
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The Round Rock numbers behind this page
| Measure | Round Rock | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents per sq mi | 3,659 | 2,156 | 70% denser |
| Renter-occupied | 44% | 31% | 14 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 20 | 17 | 3 more |
| Detached single-family | 64% | 74% | 9 pts lower |
| Median year built | 2002 | 2010 | 8 years older |
| Growth since 2020 | 18.2% | 18.2% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock | 3,659 | 18.2% | 141,282 |
| Pflugerville 6.5 mi | 2,605 | 4.8% | 68,316 |
| Hutto 7.2 mi | 3,084 | 66.9% | 46,048 |
| Cedar Park 9.3 mi | 3,090 | 1.8% | 79,032 |
| Georgetown 10.0 mi | 1,814 | 58.5% | 106,907 |
| Leander 12.3 mi | 2,349 | 53.8% | 91,132 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 51,143 |
| Detached single-family | 32,923 (64%) |
| Occupied homes | 48,647 |
| Owner-occupied | 27,016 (56%) |
| Renter-occupied | 21,631 (44%) |
| Median home value | $418,600 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2,832 | 5.5% | ±546 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 11,556 | 22.6% | ±807 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 13,813 | 27.0% | ±918 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 10,415 | 20.4% | ±973 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 7,141 | 14.0% | ±961 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 3,916 | 7.7% | ±459 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 691 | 1.4% | ±225 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 424 | 0.8% | ±199 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 248 | 0.5% | ±139 |
| 1939 or earlier | 107 | 0.2% | ±61 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Round Rock's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 78665 | 39% | 61% |
| 78664 | 32% | 72% |
| 78681 | 28% | 45% |
pest control questions from Round Rock homeowners
My Round Rock home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 28% of Round Rock homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Round Rock. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 44% of Round Rock households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 78665, 78664, and 78681[4], Williamson County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Pflugerville (6.5 mi), Hutto (7.2 mi), and Cedar Park (9.3 mi)[3].
A lot of Round Rock homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
11% of Round Rock's housing units were built before 1980, 1.5% before 1960[1] — the 4th-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.
I rent in Round Rock. Who arranges the repair?
44% of occupied Round Rock homes are rented[1], the 4th-highest share of the 15 Austin-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.