Pest control · Aurora, Colorado
Pest control in Aurora, CO
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 53% of Aurora's homes are detached houses[1], and 15% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Aurora, in Arapahoe County and Adams County and Douglas County — ZIPs 80137, 80019, 80018, 80016, 80011, 80013, 80017, 80012, 80014, 80010, 80045, counts 410,053 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Aurora at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 410,053[2]+6.2% since 2020
- County
- Arapahoe / Adams / Douglas[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 164.1 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 53%[1]the 5th-lowest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 15%[1]the 8th-highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 38%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +6.2%[2]the 6th-fastest-growing of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 164.1 sq mi[3]city limits
What Aurora's numbers say about pest control
Aurora counts 410,053 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 6.2% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 164.1 square miles holding 2,498 residents per square mile, the 10th densest of the suburbs here; it spans Arapahoe County and Adams County and Douglas County, with ZIP codes 80137, 80019, 80018, 80016, 80011, 80013, 80017, 80012, 80014, 80010, 80045[3].
Building amid 6.2% 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.
Aurora is split across 11 ZIP codes: 80137 (15% of the city's land), 80019 (15% of the city's land), 80018 (13% of the city's land), 80016 (13% of the city's land), 80011 (13% of the city's land), 80013 (8% of the city's land), 80017 (6% of the city's land), 80012 (5% of the city's land), 80014 (4% of the city's land), 80010 (3% of the city's land), 80045 (1% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Centennial (11.2 mi SW), Commerce City (12.6 mi N) and Parker (14.4 mi S)[3].
53% of Aurora's 152,377 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 5th-lowest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Centennial (73%), Commerce City (79%), and Parker (70%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
15% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 8th-highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; Centennial (7%), Commerce City (30%), and Parker (29%) nearby), and population changed +6.2% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 2,498 people live per square mile of land across 164.1 square miles[2][3] — the 6th-least dense of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
38% of households rent and 62% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Finding pest control help around Aurora
Your request reaches Pest control contractors who serve Aurora (ZIP codes 80137, 80019, 80018, 80016, 80011, 80013, 80017, 80012, 80014, 80010, 80045).
Before you call: choosing a pest-control plan
The Aurora numbers behind this page
| Measure | Aurora | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 6.2% | 4.2% | 2 pts faster |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,498 | 3,151 | 21% less dense |
| Detached single-family | 53% | 58% | 5 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 38% | 37% | about the same |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1987 | 2 years older |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 6 | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 2,498 | 6.2% | 410,053 |
| Centennial 11.2 mi | 3,603 | 0.6% | 108,658 |
| Commerce City 12.6 mi | 1,960 | 15.9% | 72,345 |
| Parker 14.4 mi | 2,939 | 13.0% | 65,985 |
| Englewood 15.2 mi | 5,381 | 4.9% | 35,305 |
| Littleton 17.9 mi | 3,665 | 1.3% | 46,246 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 152,377 |
| Detached single-family | 80,879 (53%) |
| Occupied homes | 145,310 |
| Owner-occupied | 90,683 (62%) |
| Renter-occupied | 54,627 (38%) |
| Median home value | $469,100 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 4,950 | 3.2% | ±489 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 17,626 | 11.6% | ±990 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 22,087 | 14.5% | ±1,011 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 15,026 | 9.9% | ±1,042 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 36,466 | 23.9% | ±1,507 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 35,477 | 23.3% | ±1,237 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 9,374 | 6.2% | ±654 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 8,115 | 5.3% | ±605 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1,808 | 1.2% | ±376 |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,448 | 1.0% | ±294 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Aurora's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 80137 | 15% | 22% |
| 80019 | 15% | 83% |
| 80018 | 13% | 59% |
| 80016 | 13% | 64% |
| 80011 | 13% | 100% |
| 80013 | 8% | 89% |
| 80017 | 6% | 100% |
| 80012 | 5% | 100% |
| 80014 | 4% | 89% |
| 80010 | 3% | 100% |
| 80045 | 1% | 100% |
Aurora pest control questions
My Aurora home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 15% of Aurora homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Aurora. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 38% of Aurora households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 80137, 80019, 80018, 80016, 80011, 80013, 80017, 80012, 80014, 80010, and 80045[4], Arapahoe County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Centennial (11.2 mi), Commerce City (12.6 mi), and Parker (14.4 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.