Pest control · Buckeye, Arizona
Pest control in Buckeye, AZ
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 93% of Buckeye's homes are detached houses[1], and 52% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Buckeye, in Maricopa County — ZIPs 85326, 85396, counts 125,445 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Buckeye pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 125,445[2]+37.1% since 2020
- County
- Maricopa[2]
- Land area
- 395.8 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 93%[1]the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 52%[1]the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 14%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +37.1%[2]the 2nd-fastest-growing of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 395.8 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Buckeye data for pest control
Buckeye is one of the fastest-growing Phoenix-metro suburbs tracked here: 125,445 people (2025 estimate), up 37.1% since 2020[2]. It covers 395.8 square miles (317 residents per square mile, the 15th densest), sits entirely in Maricopa County, in ZIP codes 85326, 85396[3].
Building amid 37.1% 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.
2 ZIP codes cover Buckeye — 85326 (52% of the city's land), 85396 (18% of the city's land)[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Surprise (19.8 mi NE), Avondale (19.8 mi SE) and Goodyear (20.1 mi SE)[3].
93% of Buckeye's 35,276 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Surprise (86%), Avondale (74%), and Goodyear (84%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
52% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover; Surprise (22%), Avondale (17%), and Goodyear (40%) nearby), and population changed +37.1% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 317 people live per square mile of land across 395.8 square miles[2][3] — the least dense of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
14% of households rent and 86% own[1].
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Buckeye records the most spread-out settlement (317)[2][3], the 2nd-fastest growth since 2020 (37.1%)[2], the 2nd-newest housing (by median year built) (2011)[1], and the 2nd-lowest renter share (14%)[1].
Finding pest control help around Buckeye
Pest control contractors taking requests around Buckeye cover ZIP codes 85326, 85396.
Before you pick up the phone: choosing a pest-control plan
Buckeye by the numbers
| Measure | Buckeye | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 37.1% | 7.2% | 30 pts faster |
| Residents per sq mi | 317 | 1,844 | 83% less dense |
| Renter-occupied | 14% | 27% | 13 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 16 | 22 | 6 fewer |
| Detached single-family | 93% | 74% | 18 pts higher |
| Median year built | 2011 | 2002 | 9 years newer |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Phoenix-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye | 317 | 37.1% | 125,445 |
| Surprise 19.8 mi | 1,586 | 22.5% | 175,304 |
| Avondale 19.8 mi | 2,110 | 13.1% | 100,983 |
| Goodyear 20.1 mi | 655 | 30.4% | 125,359 |
| Glendale 27.0 mi | 3,873 | 4.9% | 260,572 |
| Peoria 31.1 mi | 1,137 | 5.2% | 200,881 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 35,276 |
| Detached single-family | 32,671 (93%) |
| Occupied homes | 32,670 |
| Owner-occupied | 28,111 (86%) |
| Renter-occupied | 4,559 (14%) |
| Median home value | $419,800 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 4,826 | 13.7% | ±504 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 13,647 | 38.7% | ±975 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 13,368 | 37.9% | ±742 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,214 | 3.4% | ±332 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 855 | 2.4% | ±309 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 500 | 1.4% | ±188 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 221 | 0.6% | ±147 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 489 | 1.4% | ±233 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 138 | 0.4% | ±76 |
| 1939 or earlier | 18 | 0.1% | ±28 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Buckeye's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 85326 | 52% | 43% |
| 85396 | 18% | 69% |
Common Buckeye pest control questions
My Buckeye home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 52% of Buckeye homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Buckeye. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 14% of Buckeye households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 85326 and 85396[4], Maricopa County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Surprise (19.8 mi), Avondale (19.8 mi), and Goodyear (20.1 mi)[3].
My Buckeye home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 52% of Buckeye's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
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.