Pest control · Arvada, Colorado
Pest control in Arvada, CO
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 70% of Arvada's homes are detached houses[1], and 15% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Arvada, in Jefferson County and Adams County — ZIPs 80007, 80004, 80005, 80403, 80003, 80002, counts 122,901 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Arvada pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 122,901[2]-1.2% since 2020
- County
- Jefferson / Adams[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 39.0 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 70%[1]the 4th-highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 15%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 25%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -1.2%[2]the slowest-growing of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 39.0 sq mi[3]city limits
What Arvada's numbers say about pest control
Arvada is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 122,901 people (2025 estimate), down just 1.2% since 2020[2]. It covers 39.0 square miles (3,151 residents per square mile, the 8th densest), spans Jefferson County and Adams County, in ZIP codes 80007, 80004, 80005, 80403, 80003, 80002[3].
Building amid 1.2% 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.
Arvada is split across 6 ZIP codes: 80007 (26% of the city's land), 80004 (18% of the city's land), 80005 (17% of the city's land), 80403 (15% of the city's land), 80003 (14% of the city's land), 80002 (10% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Westminster (5.7 mi NE), Golden (7.1 mi SW) and Lakewood (9.5 mi S)[3].
70% of Arvada's 52,169 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 4th-highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Westminster (54%), Golden (48%), and Lakewood (46%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
15% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 7th-highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; Westminster (12%), Golden (13%), and Lakewood (11%) nearby), and population changed -1.2% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 3,151 people live per square mile of land across 39.0 square miles[2][3] — the 8th-densest of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
25% of households rent and 75% own[1].
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Arvada has the slowest growth since 2020 (-1.2%)[2] and the 2nd-most flood reports nearby (12)[5].
pest control help in Arvada: what to do next
Pest control contractors taking requests around Arvada cover ZIP codes 80007, 80004, 80005, 80403, 80003, 80002.
Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
The data underneath this Arvada page
| Measure | Arvada | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | -1.2% | 4.2% | 5 pts slower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 12 | 6 | 6 more |
| Renter-occupied | 25% | 37% | 13 pts lower |
| Detached single-family | 70% | 58% | 12 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1987 | 8 years older |
| Residents per sq mi | 3,151 | 3,151 | same as median |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Denver-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada | 3,151 | -1.2% | 122,901 |
| Westminster 5.7 mi | 3,673 | -0.4% | 116,182 |
| Golden 7.1 mi | 2,115 | -0.1% | 20,390 |
| Lakewood 9.5 mi | 3,608 | 0.6% | 156,927 |
| Broomfield 9.8 mi | 2,402 | 6.8% | 79,174 |
| Northglenn 10.4 mi | 5,284 | 2.1% | 38,893 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 52,169 |
| Detached single-family | 36,657 (70%) |
| Occupied homes | 49,881 |
| Owner-occupied | 37,573 (75%) |
| Renter-occupied | 12,308 (25%) |
| Median home value | $632,600 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 793 | 1.5% | ±219 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 7,270 | 13.9% | ±532 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 5,497 | 10.5% | ±558 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 5,641 | 10.8% | ±526 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 5,572 | 10.7% | ±553 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 13,331 | 25.6% | ±679 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 8,351 | 16.0% | ±603 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 4,633 | 8.9% | ±533 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 383 | 0.7% | ±118 |
| 1939 or earlier | 698 | 1.3% | ±199 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Arvada's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 80007 | 26% | 41% |
| 80004 | 18% | 96% |
| 80005 | 17% | 57% |
| 80403 | 15% | 4% |
| 80003 | 14% | 81% |
| 80002 | 10% | 57% |
Common Arvada pest control questions
My Arvada home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 15% of Arvada homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Arvada. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 25% of Arvada households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 80007, 80004, 80005, 80403, 80003, and 80002[4], Jefferson County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Westminster (5.7 mi), Golden (7.1 mi), and Lakewood (9.5 mi)[3].
A lot of Arvada homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
53% of Arvada's housing units were built before 1980, 11.0% before 1960[1] — the 4th-highest share of the 15 Denver-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.