Pest control · Tarpon Springs, Florida
Pest control in Tarpon Springs, FL
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 58% of Tarpon Springs's homes are detached houses[1], and 7% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Tarpon Springs, in Pinellas County — ZIP 34689, counts 25,602 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Tarpon Springs pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 25,602[2]+2.0% since 2020
- County
- Pinellas[2]
- Land area
- 9.3 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 58%[1]the 4th-highest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 7%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 2,765[2][3]the 5th-least dense of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 19%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +2.0%[2]the 5th-fastest-growing of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 9.3 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Tarpon Springs data for pest control
Tarpon Springs is one of the fastest-growing Tampa Bay suburbs tracked here: 25,602 people (2025 estimate), up 2.0% since 2020[2]. It covers 9.3 square miles (2,765 residents per square mile, the 10th densest), sits entirely in Pinellas County, in ZIP code 34689[3].
Building amid 2.0% 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.
The entire city sits in ZIP code 34689[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are New Port Richey (7.7 mi NE), Dunedin (7.7 mi S) and Oldsmar (9.6 mi SE)[3].
58% of Tarpon Springs's 13,421 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 4th-highest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover; nearby, New Port Richey (45%), Dunedin (45%), and Oldsmar (57%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
7% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 7th-highest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover; New Port Richey (6%), Dunedin (5%), and Oldsmar (8%) nearby), and population changed +2.0% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 2,765 people live per square mile of land across 9.3 square miles[2][3] — the 5th-least dense of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
19% of households rent and 81% own[1].
Out of the 14 suburbs on this site, Tarpon Springs has the 2nd-lowest renter share (19%)[1].
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Tarpon Springs by the numbers
| Measure | Tarpon Springs | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 2.0% | -1.8% | 4 pts faster |
| Renter-occupied | 19% | 30% | 12 pts lower |
| Detached single-family | 58% | 47% | 11 pts higher |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,765 | 3,347 | 17% less dense |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1981 | 3 years newer |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 5 | 5 | same as median |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Tampa Bay–area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarpon Springs | 2,765 | 2.0% | 25,602 |
| New Port Richey 7.7 mi | 3,995 | 9.5% | 18,299 |
| Dunedin 7.7 mi | 3,321 | -2.6% | 35,227 |
| Oldsmar 9.6 mi | 1,623 | -2.8% | 14,521 |
| Safety Harbor 11.0 mi | 3,373 | -2.6% | 16,624 |
| Clearwater 11.7 mi | 4,367 | -2.5% | 114,364 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 13,421 |
| Detached single-family | 7,754 (58%) |
| Occupied homes | 11,960 |
| Owner-occupied | 9,693 (81%) |
| Renter-occupied | 2,267 (19%) |
| Median home value | $340,700 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 121 | 0.9% | ±86 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 777 | 5.8% | ±206 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,407 | 10.5% | ±278 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,974 | 14.7% | ±480 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 3,825 | 28.5% | ±575 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 2,926 | 21.8% | ±451 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 748 | 5.6% | ±290 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 793 | 5.9% | ±332 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 111 | 0.8% | ±89 |
| 1939 or earlier | 739 | 5.5% | ±370 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Tarpon Springs's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 34689 | 95% | 82% |
Tarpon Springs pest control questions
My Tarpon Springs home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 7% of Tarpon Springs homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Tarpon Springs. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 19% of Tarpon Springs households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 34689[4], Pinellas County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: New Port Richey (7.7 mi), Dunedin (7.7 mi), and Oldsmar (9.6 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.