Pest control · Zephyrhills, Florida
Pest control in Zephyrhills, FL
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 48% of Zephyrhills's homes are detached houses[1], and 22% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Zephyrhills, in Pasco County — ZIPs 33542, 33541, 33540, counts 22,447 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Zephyrhills at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 22,447[2]+30.5% since 2020
- County
- Pasco[2]
- Land area
- 9.8 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 48%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 22%[1]the highest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 2,283[2][3]the 4th-least dense of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 30%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +30.5%[2]the fastest-growing of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 9.8 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Zephyrhills data for pest control
Zephyrhills is one of the fastest-growing Tampa Bay suburbs tracked here: 22,447 people (2025 estimate), up 30.5% since 2020[2]. It covers 9.8 square miles (2,283 residents per square mile, the 11th densest), sits entirely in Pasco County, in ZIP codes 33542, 33541, 33540[3].
Building amid 30.5% 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.
Zephyrhills is split across 3 ZIP codes: 33542 (68% of the city's land), 33541 (17% of the city's land), 33540 (16% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Plant City (16.0 mi S), Temple Terrace (18.2 mi SW) and Brooksville (23.5 mi NW)[3].
48% of Zephyrhills's 9,937 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 7th-highest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Plant City (68%), Temple Terrace (42%), and Brooksville (45%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
22% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the highest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover; Plant City (13%), Temple Terrace (5%), and Brooksville (11%) nearby), and population changed +30.5% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 2,283 people live per square mile of land across 9.8 square miles[2][3] — the 4th-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.
30% of households rent and 70% own[1].
Measured against the 14 suburbs on this site, Zephyrhills records the fastest growth since 2020 (30.5%)[2], the newest housing (by median year built) (1990)[1], and the fewest flood reports nearby (0, tied with Oldsmar and Brooksville)[5].
Get pest control help in Zephyrhills
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Zephyrhills area — ZIP codes 33542, 33541, 33540.
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The data underneath this Zephyrhills page
| Measure | Zephyrhills | Median of 14 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 30.5% | -1.8% | 32 pts faster |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 0 | 5 | 5 fewer |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,283 | 3,347 | 32% less dense |
| Detached single-family | 48% | 47% | 1 pts higher |
| Renter-occupied | 30% | 30% | 1 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1981 | 9 years newer |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyrhills | 2,283 | 30.5% | 22,447 |
| Plant City 16.0 mi | 1,461 | 10.7% | 44,118 |
| Temple Terrace 18.2 mi | 3,578 | 1.4% | 27,075 |
| Brooksville 23.5 mi | 907 | 14.5% | 10,145 |
| New Port Richey 32.8 mi | 3,995 | 9.5% | 18,299 |
| Oldsmar 32.8 mi | 1,623 | -2.8% | 14,521 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 9,937 |
| Detached single-family | 4,783 (48%) |
| Occupied homes | 8,374 |
| Owner-occupied | 5,872 (70%) |
| Renter-occupied | 2,502 (30%) |
| Median home value | $224,700 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 635 | 6.4% | ±195 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,570 | 15.8% | ±271 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,612 | 16.2% | ±363 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,174 | 11.8% | ±275 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,570 | 15.8% | ±340 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,715 | 17.3% | ±366 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 726 | 7.3% | ±201 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 650 | 6.5% | ±187 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 156 | 1.6% | ±119 |
| 1939 or earlier | 129 | 1.3% | ±87 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Zephyrhills's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 33542 | 68% | 62% |
| 33541 | 17% | 7% |
| 33540 | 16% | 4% |
pest control questions from Zephyrhills homeowners
My Zephyrhills home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 22% of Zephyrhills homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Zephyrhills. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 30% of Zephyrhills households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 33542, 33541, and 33540[4], Pasco County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Plant City (16.0 mi), Temple Terrace (18.2 mi), and Brooksville (23.5 mi)[3].
My Zephyrhills home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 22% of Zephyrhills's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the highest share of the 14 Tampa Bay–area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
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.