Pest control · Gilbert, Arizona
Pest control in Gilbert, AZ
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 82% of Gilbert's homes are detached houses[1], and 24% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Gilbert, in Maricopa County — ZIPs 85298, 85234, 85295, 85296, 85297, 85233, 85236, counts 287,285 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Gilbert pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 287,285[2]+7.2% since 2020
- County
- Maricopa[2]
- Land area
- 68.8 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 82%[1]the 6th-highest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 24%[1]the 5th-highest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 27%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +7.2%[2]the 8th-fastest-growing of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 68.8 sq mi[3]city limits
What Gilbert's numbers say about pest control
Gilbert counts 287,285 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 7.2% since 2020[2]. It covers 68.8 square miles (4,177 residents per square mile, the 3rd densest), sits entirely in Maricopa County, in ZIP codes 85298, 85234, 85295, 85296, 85297, 85233, 85236[3].
Building amid 7.2% 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.
7 ZIP codes cover Gilbert — 85298 (19% of the city's land), 85234 (17% of the city's land), 85295 (17% of the city's land), 85296 (16% of the city's land), 85297 (15% of the city's land), 85233 (14% of the city's land), 85236 (0% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Mesa (6.3 mi N), Chandler (6.6 mi W) and Queen Creek (9.0 mi SE)[3].
82% of Gilbert's 100,336 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 6th-highest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Mesa (55%), Chandler (68%), and Queen Creek (94%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
24% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 5th-highest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover; Mesa (13%), Chandler (17%), and Queen Creek (58%) nearby), and population changed +7.2% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 4,177 people live per square mile of land across 68.8 square miles[2][3] — the 3rd-densest of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
27% of households rent and 73% own[1].
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Gilbert has the 3rd-densest settlement (4,177)[2][3].
pest control help in Gilbert: what to do next
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Gilbert area — ZIP codes 85298, 85234, 85295, 85296, 85297, 85233, 85236.
Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
The Gilbert numbers behind this page
| Measure | Gilbert | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents per sq mi | 4,177 | 1,844 | 126% denser |
| Detached single-family | 82% | 74% | 7 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 21 | 22 | 1 fewer |
| Median year built | 2003 | 2002 | 1 year newer |
| Growth since 2020 | 7.2% | 7.2% | same as median |
| Renter-occupied | 27% | 27% | same as median |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Phoenix-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert | 4,177 | 7.2% | 287,285 |
| Mesa 6.3 mi | 3,618 | 1.8% | 513,656 |
| Chandler 6.6 mi | 4,243 | 1.0% | 278,748 |
| Queen Creek 9.0 mi | 2,135 | 51.4% | 89,770 |
| Tempe 12.2 mi | 4,768 | 3.5% | 190,571 |
| Fountain Hills 20.6 mi | 1,165 | -0.8% | 23,625 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 100,336 |
| Detached single-family | 82,000 (82%) |
| Occupied homes | 96,363 |
| Owner-occupied | 70,398 (73%) |
| Renter-occupied | 25,965 (27%) |
| Median home value | $575,100 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3,157 | 3.1% | ±405 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 21,296 | 21.2% | ±1,128 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 35,366 | 35.2% | ±1,135 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 26,881 | 26.8% | ±1,083 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 9,513 | 9.5% | ±778 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 2,978 | 3.0% | ±483 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 412 | 0.4% | ±143 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 403 | 0.4% | ±159 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 103 | 0.1% | ±97 |
| 1939 or earlier | 227 | 0.2% | ±149 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Gilbert's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 85298 | 19% | 84% |
| 85234 | 17% | 98% |
| 85295 | 17% | 94% |
| 85296 | 16% | 96% |
| 85297 | 15% | 97% |
| 85233 | 14% | 99% |
| 85236 | 0% | 100% |
pest control questions from Gilbert homeowners
My Gilbert home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 24% of Gilbert homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Gilbert. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 27% of Gilbert households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 85298, 85234, 85295, 85296, 85297, 85233, and 85236[4], Maricopa County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Mesa (6.3 mi), Chandler (6.6 mi), and Queen Creek (9.0 mi)[3].
My Gilbert home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 24% of Gilbert's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 5th-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.