Pest control · Chandler, Arizona
Pest control in Chandler, AZ
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 68% of Chandler's homes are detached houses[1], and 17% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Chandler, in Maricopa County — ZIPs 85286, 85225, 85249, 85226, 85224, 85248, counts 278,748 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Chandler pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 278,748[2]+1.0% since 2020
- County
- Maricopa[2]
- Land area
- 65.7 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 68%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 17%[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 35%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +1.0%[2]the 3rd-slowest-growing of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 65.7 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Chandler data for pest control
Chandler is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 278,748 people (2025 estimate), up just 1.0% since 2020[2]. The city spans 65.7 square miles at 4,243 residents per square mile (the 2nd densest) and sits entirely in Maricopa County, served by ZIP codes 85286, 85225, 85249, 85226, 85224, 85248[3].
Building amid 1.0% 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 Chandler goes through 6 ZIP codes — 85286 (23% of the city's land), 85225 (19% of the city's land), 85249 (18% of the city's land), 85226 (16% of the city's land), 85224 (14% of the city's land), 85248 (10% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Gilbert (6.6 mi E), Tempe (8.6 mi NW) and Mesa (11.2 mi NE)[3].
68% of Chandler's 112,800 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Gilbert (82%), Tempe (38%), and Mesa (55%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
17% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover; Gilbert (24%), Tempe (14%), and Mesa (13%) nearby), and population changed +1.0% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 4,243 people live per square mile of land across 65.7 square miles[2][3] — the 2nd-densest of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
35% of households rent and 65% own[1].
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Chandler has the 2nd-densest settlement (4,243)[2][3] and the 3rd-slowest growth since 2020 (1.0%)[2].
Finding pest control help around Chandler
Pest control contractors taking requests around Chandler cover ZIP codes 85286, 85225, 85249, 85226, 85224, 85248.
Before you call: choosing a pest-control plan
The data underneath this Chandler page
| Measure | Chandler | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents per sq mi | 4,243 | 1,844 | 130% denser |
| Growth since 2020 | 1.0% | 7.2% | 6 pts slower |
| Renter-occupied | 35% | 27% | 8 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 20 | 22 | 2 fewer |
| Detached single-family | 68% | 74% | 7 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1997 | 2002 | 5 years older |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Phoenix-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler | 4,243 | 1.0% | 278,748 |
| Gilbert 6.6 mi | 4,177 | 7.2% | 287,285 |
| Tempe 8.6 mi | 4,768 | 3.5% | 190,571 |
| Mesa 11.2 mi | 3,618 | 1.8% | 513,656 |
| Queen Creek 14.1 mi | 2,135 | 51.4% | 89,770 |
| Maricopa 18.7 mi | 1,844 | 34.8% | 78,362 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 112,800 |
| Detached single-family | 76,175 (68%) |
| Occupied homes | 107,693 |
| Owner-occupied | 70,021 (65%) |
| Renter-occupied | 37,672 (35%) |
| Median home value | $507,800 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2,680 | 2.4% | ±327 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 16,545 | 14.7% | ±1,128 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 29,402 | 26.1% | ±1,142 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 30,683 | 27.2% | ±1,359 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 22,383 | 19.8% | ±1,185 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 7,422 | 6.6% | ±682 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,968 | 1.7% | ±318 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,134 | 1.0% | ±309 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 502 | 0.4% | ±161 |
| 1939 or earlier | 81 | 0.1% | ±60 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Chandler's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 85286 | 23% | 94% |
| 85225 | 19% | 99% |
| 85249 | 18% | 82% |
| 85226 | 16% | 27% |
| 85224 | 14% | 95% |
| 85248 | 10% | 22% |
pest control questions from Chandler homeowners
My Chandler home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 17% of Chandler homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Chandler. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 35% of Chandler households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 85286, 85225, 85249, 85226, 85224, and 85248[4], Maricopa County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Gilbert (6.6 mi), Tempe (8.6 mi), and Mesa (11.2 mi)[3].
I rent in Chandler. Who arranges the repair?
35% of occupied Chandler homes are rented[1], the 5th-highest share of the 15 Phoenix-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.