Pest control · Temple Terrace, Florida
Pest control in Temple Terrace, FL
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 42% of Temple Terrace's homes are detached houses[1], and 5% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Temple Terrace, in Hillsborough County — ZIPs 33617, 33637, counts 27,075 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Temple Terrace pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 27,075[2]+1.4% since 2020
- County
- Hillsborough[2]
- Land area
- 7.6 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 42%[1]the 4th-lowest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 5%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 50%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +1.4%[2]the 6th-fastest-growing of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 7.6 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Temple Terrace data for pest control
Temple Terrace counts 27,075 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 1.4% since 2020[2]. It covers 7.6 square miles (3,578 residents per square mile, the 6th densest), sits entirely in Hillsborough County, in ZIP codes 33617, 33637[3].
Building amid 1.4% 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.
Mail to Temple Terrace goes through 2 ZIP codes — 33617 (59% of the city's land), 33637 (41% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Plant City (15.9 mi E), Oldsmar (18.0 mi W) and Zephyrhills (18.2 mi NE)[3].
42% of Temple Terrace's 12,079 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 4th-lowest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Plant City (68%), Oldsmar (57%), and Zephyrhills (48%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
5% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 3rd-lowest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover; Plant City (13%), Oldsmar (8%), and Zephyrhills (22%) nearby), and population changed +1.4% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 3,578 people live per square mile of land across 7.6 square miles[2][3] — the 6th-densest of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
50% of households rent and 50% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Among the 14 suburbs tracked here, Temple Terrace stands out for the most flood reports nearby (10)[5] and the highest renter share (50%)[1].
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The data underneath this Temple Terrace page
| Measure | Temple Terrace | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 1.4% | -1.8% | 3 pts faster |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 10 | 5 | 5 more |
| Renter-occupied | 50% | 30% | 19 pts higher |
| Detached single-family | 42% | 47% | 5 pts lower |
| Residents per sq mi | 3,578 | 3,347 | 7% denser |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1981 | 1 year newer |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Terrace | 3,578 | 1.4% | 27,075 |
| Plant City 15.9 mi | 1,461 | 10.7% | 44,118 |
| Oldsmar 18.0 mi | 1,623 | -2.8% | 14,521 |
| Zephyrhills 18.2 mi | 2,283 | 30.5% | 22,447 |
| Safety Harbor 19.8 mi | 3,373 | -2.6% | 16,624 |
| Pinellas Park 23.9 mi | 3,226 | -1.5% | 52,295 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 12,079 |
| Detached single-family | 5,081 (42%) |
| Occupied homes | 11,630 |
| Owner-occupied | 5,860 (50%) |
| Renter-occupied | 5,770 (50%) |
| Median home value | $334,800 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 27 | 0.2% | ±27 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 584 | 4.8% | ±246 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,072 | 8.9% | ±260 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,586 | 13.1% | ±430 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 3,556 | 29.4% | ±508 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 2,637 | 21.8% | ±396 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,159 | 9.6% | ±279 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,260 | 10.4% | ±283 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 89 | 0.7% | ±65 |
| 1939 or earlier | 109 | 0.9% | ±78 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Temple Terrace's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 33617 | 59% | 49% |
| 33637 | 41% | 38% |
Temple Terrace pest control questions
My Temple Terrace home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 5% of Temple Terrace homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Temple Terrace. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 50% of Temple Terrace households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 33617 and 33637[4], Hillsborough County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Plant City (15.9 mi), Oldsmar (18.0 mi), and Zephyrhills (18.2 mi)[3].
I rent in Temple Terrace. Who arranges the repair?
50% of occupied Temple Terrace homes are rented[1], the 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.