Pest control · Gulfport, Florida
Pest control in Gulfport, FL
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 61% of Gulfport's homes are detached houses[1], and 3% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Gulfport, in Pinellas County — ZIP 33707, counts 11,404 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Gulfport pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 11,404[2]-3.1% since 2020
- County
- Pinellas[2]
- Land area
- 2.8 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 61%[1]the 3rd-highest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 3%[1]the lowest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 26%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -3.1%[2]the slowest-growing of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 2.8 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Gulfport
Gulfport is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 11,404 people (2025 estimate), down just 3.1% since 2020[2]. It covers 2.8 square miles (4,124 residents per square mile, the 3rd densest), sits entirely in Pinellas County, in ZIP code 33707[3].
Building amid 3.1% 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.
33707 is the city's single ZIP code[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Pinellas Park (7.8 mi N), Seminole (8.1 mi NW) and Largo (11.9 mi N)[3].
61% of Gulfport's 7,952 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 3rd-highest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Pinellas Park (52%), Seminole (41%), and Largo (30%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
3% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the lowest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover; Pinellas Park (8%), Seminole (10%), and Largo (6%) nearby), and population changed -3.1% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 4,124 people live per square mile of land across 2.8 square miles[2][3] — the 3rd-densest of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
26% of households rent and 74% own[1].
Out of the 14 suburbs on this site, Gulfport has the slowest growth since 2020 (-3.1%)[2], the oldest housing (by median year built) (1963)[1], the 3rd-highest share of detached houses (61%)[1], and the 3rd-densest settlement (4,124)[2][3].
Finding pest control help around Gulfport
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Gulfport area — ZIP code 33707.
Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
The data underneath this Gulfport page
| Measure | Gulfport | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | -3.1% | -1.8% | 1 pts slower |
| Detached single-family | 61% | 47% | 14 pts higher |
| Residents per sq mi | 4,124 | 3,347 | 23% denser |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 6 | 5 | 1 more |
| Renter-occupied | 26% | 30% | 5 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1981 | 18 years older |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | 4,124 | -3.1% | 11,404 |
| Pinellas Park 7.8 mi | 3,226 | -1.5% | 52,295 |
| Seminole 8.1 mi | 3,662 | -2.2% | 18,997 |
| Largo 11.9 mi | 4,298 | -2.5% | 80,690 |
| Clearwater 16.5 mi | 4,367 | -2.5% | 114,364 |
| Safety Harbor 18.0 mi | 3,373 | -2.6% | 16,624 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 7,952 |
| Detached single-family | 4,845 (61%) |
| Occupied homes | 6,060 |
| Owner-occupied | 4,494 (74%) |
| Renter-occupied | 1,566 (26%) |
| Median home value | $366,200 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 54 | 0.7% | ±33 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 151 | 1.9% | ±78 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 346 | 4.4% | ±125 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 321 | 4.0% | ±93 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 705 | 8.9% | ±198 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,959 | 24.6% | ±302 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 633 | 8.0% | ±153 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 2,489 | 31.3% | ±301 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 611 | 7.7% | ±178 |
| 1939 or earlier | 683 | 8.6% | ±160 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Gulfport's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 33707 | 92% | 48% |
Common Gulfport pest control questions
My Gulfport home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 3% of Gulfport homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Gulfport. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 26% of Gulfport households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 33707[4], Pinellas County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Pinellas Park (7.8 mi), Seminole (8.1 mi), and Largo (11.9 mi)[3].
A lot of Gulfport homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
80% of Gulfport's housing units were built before 1980, 47.6% before 1960[1] — the highest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover. Older houses tend to have more gaps at the foundation, eaves and utility penetrations — ask the inspector to show you the entry points, not just treat.
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.