Pest control · Fountain Hills, Arizona
Pest control in Fountain Hills, AZ
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 66% of Fountain Hills's homes are detached houses[1], and 8% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Fountain Hills, in Maricopa County — ZIP 85268, counts 23,625 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Fountain Hills pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 23,625[2]-0.8% since 2020
- County
- Maricopa[2]
- Land area
- 20.3 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 66%[1]the 5th-lowest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 8%[1]the lowest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 1,165[2][3]the 5th-least dense of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 16%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -0.8%[2]the slowest-growing of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 20.3 sq mi[3]city limits
What Fountain Hills's numbers say about pest control
Fountain Hills is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 23,625 people (2025 estimate), down just 0.8% since 2020[2]. It covers 20.3 square miles (1,165 residents per square mile, the 11th densest), sits entirely in Maricopa County, in ZIP code 85268[3].
Building amid 0.8% decline 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.
One ZIP code covers the whole city: 85268[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Scottsdale (8.8 mi NW), Mesa (14.5 mi S) and Tempe (18.8 mi SW)[3].
66% of Fountain Hills's 13,177 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 5th-lowest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Scottsdale (52%), Mesa (55%), and Tempe (38%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
8% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the lowest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover; Scottsdale (12%), Mesa (13%), and Tempe (14%) nearby), and population changed -0.8% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 1,165 people live per square mile of land across 20.3 square miles[2][3] — the 5th-least dense of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
16% of households rent and 84% own[1].
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Fountain Hills has the slowest growth since 2020 (-0.8%)[2] and the 3rd-lowest renter share (16%)[1].
Get pest control help in Fountain Hills
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Fountain Hills area — ZIP code 85268.
Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
The Fountain Hills numbers behind this page
| Measure | Fountain Hills | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | -0.8% | 7.2% | 8 pts slower |
| Renter-occupied | 16% | 27% | 11 pts lower |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,165 | 1,844 | 37% less dense |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 25 | 22 | 3 more |
| Detached single-family | 66% | 74% | 8 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1994 | 2002 | 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Hills | 1,165 | -0.8% | 23,625 |
| Scottsdale 8.8 mi | 1,321 | 0.7% | 243,006 |
| Mesa 14.5 mi | 3,618 | 1.8% | 513,656 |
| Tempe 18.8 mi | 4,768 | 3.5% | 190,571 |
| Gilbert 20.6 mi | 4,177 | 7.2% | 287,285 |
| Chandler 23.4 mi | 4,243 | 1.0% | 278,748 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 13,177 |
| Detached single-family | 8,759 (66%) |
| Occupied homes | 11,031 |
| Owner-occupied | 9,307 (84%) |
| Renter-occupied | 1,724 (16%) |
| Median home value | $622,900 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 185 | 1.4% | ±85 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 853 | 6.5% | ±244 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,848 | 21.6% | ±455 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 4,662 | 35.4% | ±633 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 3,038 | 23.1% | ±459 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,499 | 11.4% | ±363 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 68 | 0.5% | ±69 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 17 | 0.1% | ±25 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 7 | 0.1% | ±11 |
| 1939 or earlier | 0 | 0.0% | ±26 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Fountain Hills's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 85268 | 100% | 99% |
Common Fountain Hills pest control questions
My Fountain Hills home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 8% of Fountain Hills homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Fountain Hills. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 16% of Fountain Hills households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 85268[4], Maricopa County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Scottsdale (8.8 mi), Mesa (14.5 mi), and Tempe (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.