Pest control · Peoria, Arizona
Pest control in Peoria, AZ
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 74% of Peoria's homes are detached houses[1], and 21% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Peoria, in Maricopa County and Yavapai County — ZIPs 85383, 85324, 85345, 85382, 85381, counts 200,881 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Peoria at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 200,881[2]+5.2% since 2020
- County
- Maricopa / Yavapai[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 176.7 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 74%[1]the 8th-highest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 21%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 1,137[2][3]the 4th-least dense of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 24%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +5.2%[2]the 7th-slowest-growing of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 176.7 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Peoria
Peoria counts 200,881 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 5.2% since 2020[2]. The city spans 176.7 square miles at 1,137 residents per square mile (the 12th densest) and spans Maricopa County and Yavapai County, served by ZIP codes 85383, 85324, 85345, 85382, 85381[3].
Building amid 5.2% 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.
Peoria is split across 5 ZIP codes: 85383 (71% of the city's land), 85324 (11% of the city's land), 85345 (7% of the city's land), 85382 (5% of the city's land), 85381 (3% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Surprise (11.5 mi SW), Glendale (18.8 mi S) and Scottsdale (26.6 mi E)[3].
74% of Peoria's 79,085 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 8th-highest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Surprise (86%), Glendale (59%), and Scottsdale (52%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
21% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 7th-highest share of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover; Surprise (22%), Glendale (9%), and Scottsdale (12%) nearby), and population changed +5.2% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 1,137 people live per square mile of land across 176.7 square miles[2][3] — the 4th-least dense of the 15 Phoenix-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
24% of households rent and 76% own[1].
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Peoria stands out for the 3rd-fewest flood reports nearby (16, tied with Buckeye)[5].
pest control help in Peoria: what to do next
Pest control contractors taking requests around Peoria cover ZIP codes 85383, 85324, 85345, 85382, 85381.
Before you pick up the phone: choosing a pest-control plan
The data underneath this Peoria page
| Measure | Peoria | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents per sq mi | 1,137 | 1,844 | 38% less dense |
| Growth since 2020 | 5.2% | 7.2% | 2 pts slower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 16 | 22 | 6 fewer |
| Renter-occupied | 24% | 27% | 3 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1999 | 2002 | 3 years older |
| Detached single-family | 74% | 74% | same as median |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | 1,137 | 5.2% | 200,881 |
| Surprise 11.5 mi | 1,586 | 22.5% | 175,304 |
| Glendale 18.8 mi | 3,873 | 4.9% | 260,572 |
| Scottsdale 26.6 mi | 1,321 | 0.7% | 243,006 |
| Buckeye 31.1 mi | 317 | 37.1% | 125,445 |
| Avondale 32.7 mi | 2,110 | 13.1% | 100,983 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 79,085 |
| Detached single-family | 58,736 (74%) |
| Occupied homes | 73,824 |
| Owner-occupied | 56,110 (76%) |
| Renter-occupied | 17,714 (24%) |
| Median home value | $463,600 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2,886 | 3.6% | ±379 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 13,515 | 17.1% | ±854 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 21,083 | 26.7% | ±1,017 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 20,040 | 25.3% | ±930 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 14,038 | 17.8% | ±959 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 5,492 | 6.9% | ±609 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,326 | 1.7% | ±367 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 524 | 0.7% | ±186 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 99 | 0.1% | ±86 |
| 1939 or earlier | 82 | 0.1% | ±65 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Peoria's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 85383 | 71% | 79% |
| 85324 | 11% | 6% |
| 85345 | 7% | 95% |
| 85382 | 5% | 93% |
| 85381 | 3% | 88% |
Common Peoria pest control questions
My Peoria home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 21% of Peoria homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Peoria. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 24% of Peoria households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 85383, 85324, 85345, 85382, and 85381[4], Maricopa County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Surprise (11.5 mi), Glendale (18.8 mi), and Scottsdale (26.6 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.