Pest control · New Port Richey, Florida
Pest control in New Port Richey, FL
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 45% of New Port Richey's homes are detached houses[1], and 6% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. New Port Richey, in Pasco County — ZIPs 34652, 34653, counts 18,299 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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New Port Richey pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 18,299[2]+9.5% since 2020
- County
- Pasco[2]
- Land area
- 4.6 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 45%[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 6%[1]the 5th-lowest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 43%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +9.5%[2]the 4th-fastest-growing of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 4.6 sq mi[3]city limits
What New Port Richey's numbers say about pest control
New Port Richey is one of the fastest-growing Tampa Bay suburbs tracked here: 18,299 people (2025 estimate), up 9.5% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 4.6 square miles holding 3,995 residents per square mile, the 4th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Pasco County, with ZIP codes 34652, 34653[3].
Building amid 9.5% 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.
2 ZIP codes cover New Port Richey — 34652 (54% of the city's land), 34653 (44% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Tarpon Springs (7.7 mi SW), Oldsmar (14.0 mi S) and Dunedin (15.2 mi S)[3].
45% of New Port Richey's 9,563 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 7th-lowest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Tarpon Springs (58%), Oldsmar (57%), and Dunedin (45%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
6% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 5th-lowest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover; Tarpon Springs (7%), Oldsmar (8%), and Dunedin (5%) nearby), and population changed +9.5% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 3,995 people live per square mile of land across 4.6 square miles[2][3] — the 4th-densest of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
43% of households rent and 57% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Measured against the 14 suburbs on this site, New Port Richey records the 2nd-highest renter share (43%)[1].
Finding pest control help around New Port Richey
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the New Port Richey area — ZIP codes 34652, 34653.
Before you call: choosing a pest-control plan
The data underneath this New Port Richey page
| Measure | New Port Richey | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 9.5% | -1.8% | 11 pts faster |
| Renter-occupied | 43% | 30% | 13 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 6 | 5 | 1 more |
| Residents per sq mi | 3,995 | 3,347 | 19% denser |
| Detached single-family | 45% | 47% | 1 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1981 | 1 year older |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Tampa Bay–area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Port Richey | 3,995 | 9.5% | 18,299 |
| Tarpon Springs 7.7 mi | 2,765 | 2.0% | 25,602 |
| Oldsmar 14.0 mi | 1,623 | -2.8% | 14,521 |
| Dunedin 15.2 mi | 3,321 | -2.6% | 35,227 |
| Safety Harbor 16.6 mi | 3,373 | -2.6% | 16,624 |
| Clearwater 18.8 mi | 4,367 | -2.5% | 114,364 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 9,563 |
| Detached single-family | 4,337 (45%) |
| Occupied homes | 8,247 |
| Owner-occupied | 4,692 (57%) |
| Renter-occupied | 3,555 (43%) |
| Median home value | $183,100 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 36 | 0.4% | ±28 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 490 | 5.1% | ±130 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 418 | 4.4% | ±144 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 824 | 8.6% | ±220 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 2,926 | 30.6% | ±415 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 2,591 | 27.1% | ±371 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,147 | 12.0% | ±250 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 662 | 6.9% | ±183 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 190 | 2.0% | ±94 |
| 1939 or earlier | 279 | 2.9% | ±112 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of New Port Richey's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 34652 | 54% | 29% |
| 34653 | 44% | 19% |
pest control questions from New Port Richey homeowners
My New Port Richey home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 6% of New Port Richey homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in New Port Richey. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 43% of New Port Richey households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 34652 and 34653[4], Pasco County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Tarpon Springs (7.7 mi), Oldsmar (14.0 mi), and Dunedin (15.2 mi)[3].
I rent in New Port Richey. Who arranges the repair?
43% of occupied New Port Richey homes are rented[1], the 2nd-highest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–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.