Pest control · Broomfield, Colorado
Pest control in Broomfield, CO
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 58% of Broomfield's homes are detached houses[1], and 32% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Broomfield, in Broomfield County — ZIPs 80020, 80023, 80021, 80516, counts 79,174 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Broomfield pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 79,174[2]+6.8% since 2020
- County
- Broomfield[2]
- Land area
- 33.0 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 58%[1]the 8th-highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 32%[1]the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 37%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +6.8%[2]the 5th-fastest-growing of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 33.0 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Broomfield
Broomfield is one of the fastest-growing Denver-metro suburbs tracked here: 79,174 people (2025 estimate), up 6.8% since 2020[2]. It covers 33.0 square miles (2,402 residents per square mile, the 12th densest), sits entirely in Broomfield County, in ZIP codes 80020, 80023, 80021, 80516[3].
Building amid 6.8% 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 Broomfield goes through 4 ZIP codes — 80020 (36% of the city's land), 80023 (35% of the city's land), 80021 (17% of the city's land), 80516 (11% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Northglenn (4.7 mi SE), Westminster (5.1 mi S) and Thornton (6.2 mi E)[3].
58% of Broomfield's 33,202 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 8th-highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Northglenn (58%), Westminster (54%), and Thornton (62%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
32% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; Northglenn (6%), Westminster (12%), and Thornton (19%) nearby), and population changed +6.8% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 2,402 people live per square mile of land across 33.0 square miles[2][3] — the 4th-least dense of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
37% of households rent and 63% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Get pest control help in Broomfield
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Broomfield area — ZIP codes 80020, 80023, 80021, 80516.
Before you call: choosing a pest-control plan
The Broomfield numbers behind this page
| Measure | Broomfield | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 6.8% | 4.2% | 3 pts faster |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,402 | 3,151 | 24% less dense |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1987 | 15 years newer |
| Detached single-family | 58% | 58% | same as median |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 6 | 6 | same as median |
| Renter-occupied | 37% | 37% | same as median |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Denver-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield | 2,402 | 6.8% | 79,174 |
| Northglenn 4.7 mi | 5,284 | 2.1% | 38,893 |
| Westminster 5.1 mi | 3,673 | -0.4% | 116,182 |
| Thornton 6.2 mi | 4,032 | 4.2% | 147,766 |
| Arvada 9.8 mi | 3,151 | -1.2% | 122,901 |
| Brighton 13.6 mi | 2,088 | 13.3% | 45,395 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 33,202 |
| Detached single-family | 19,372 (58%) |
| Occupied homes | 31,760 |
| Owner-occupied | 19,925 (63%) |
| Renter-occupied | 11,835 (37%) |
| Median home value | $664,500 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,105 | 3.3% | ±211 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 9,557 | 28.8% | ±454 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 7,684 | 23.1% | ±453 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 5,433 | 16.4% | ±405 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 2,471 | 7.4% | ±331 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 4,321 | 13.0% | ±375 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,196 | 3.6% | ±207 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,325 | 4.0% | ±177 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 48 | 0.1% | ±38 |
| 1939 or earlier | 62 | 0.2% | ±43 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Broomfield's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 80020 | 36% | 60% |
| 80023 | 35% | 63% |
| 80021 | 17% | 34% |
| 80516 | 11% | 9% |
Broomfield pest control questions
My Broomfield home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 32% of Broomfield homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Broomfield. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 37% of Broomfield households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 80020, 80023, 80021, and 80516[4], Broomfield County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Northglenn (4.7 mi), Westminster (5.1 mi), and Thornton (6.2 mi)[3].
My Broomfield home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 32% of Broomfield's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Denver-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.