Pest control · Commerce City, Colorado
Pest control in Commerce City, CO
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 79% of Commerce City's homes are detached houses[1], and 30% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Commerce City, in Adams County — ZIPs 80022, 80640, counts 72,345 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Commerce City pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 72,345[2]+15.9% since 2020
- County
- Adams[2]
- Land area
- 36.9 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 79%[1]the highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 30%[1]the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 23%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +15.9%[2]the fastest-growing of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 36.9 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Commerce City
Commerce City is one of the fastest-growing Denver-metro suburbs tracked here: 72,345 people (2025 estimate), up 15.9% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 36.9 square miles holding 1,960 residents per square mile, the 15th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Adams County, with ZIP codes 80022, 80640[3].
Building amid 15.9% 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.
Commerce City is split across 2 ZIP codes: 80022 (75% of the city's land), 80640 (19% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Brighton (5.7 mi N), Thornton (8.2 mi W) and Northglenn (10.1 mi W)[3].
79% of Commerce City's 23,169 housing units are detached houses[1] — the highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Brighton (70%), Thornton (62%), and Northglenn (58%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
30% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; Brighton (24%), Thornton (19%), and Northglenn (6%) nearby), and population changed +15.9% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 1,960 people live per square mile of land across 36.9 square miles[2][3] — the least dense of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
23% of households rent and 77% own[1].
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Commerce City records the highest share of detached houses (79%)[1], the most spread-out settlement (1,960)[2][3], the fastest growth since 2020 (15.9%)[2], and the 2nd-newest housing (by median year built) (2005)[1].
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Commerce City by the numbers
| Measure | Commerce City | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 15.9% | 4.2% | 12 pts faster |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 2 | 6 | 4 fewer |
| Renter-occupied | 23% | 37% | 14 pts lower |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,960 | 3,151 | 38% less dense |
| Detached single-family | 79% | 58% | 20 pts higher |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1987 | 18 years newer |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce City | 1,960 | 15.9% | 72,345 |
| Brighton 5.7 mi | 2,088 | 13.3% | 45,395 |
| Thornton 8.2 mi | 4,032 | 4.2% | 147,766 |
| Northglenn 10.1 mi | 5,284 | 2.1% | 38,893 |
| Aurora 12.6 mi | 2,498 | 6.2% | 410,053 |
| Westminster 14.1 mi | 3,673 | -0.4% | 116,182 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 23,169 |
| Detached single-family | 18,266 (79%) |
| Occupied homes | 22,415 |
| Owner-occupied | 17,300 (77%) |
| Renter-occupied | 5,115 (23%) |
| Median home value | $499,700 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,620 | 7.0% | ±282 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 5,240 | 22.6% | ±573 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 9,053 | 39.1% | ±733 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 839 | 3.6% | ±258 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 828 | 3.6% | ±341 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,155 | 5.0% | ±361 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 692 | 3.0% | ±214 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 2,866 | 12.4% | ±437 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 488 | 2.1% | ±208 |
| 1939 or earlier | 388 | 1.7% | ±184 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Commerce City's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 80022 | 75% | 34% |
| 80640 | 19% | 51% |
Commerce City pest control questions
My Commerce City home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 30% of Commerce City homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Commerce City. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 23% of Commerce City households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 80022 and 80640[4], Adams County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Brighton (5.7 mi), Thornton (8.2 mi), and Northglenn (10.1 mi)[3].
My Commerce City home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 30% of Commerce City's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 3rd-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.