Pest control · Golden, Colorado
Pest control in Golden, CO
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 48% of Golden's homes are detached houses[1], and 13% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Golden, in Jefferson County — ZIPs 80401, 80403, 80419, counts 20,390 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Golden pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 20,390[2]-0.1% since 2020
- County
- Jefferson[2]
- Land area
- 9.6 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 48%[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 13%[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 43%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -0.1%[2]the 3rd-slowest-growing of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 9.6 sq mi[3]city limits
What Golden's numbers say about pest control
Golden is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 20,390 people (2025 estimate), down just 0.1% since 2020[2]. It covers 9.6 square miles (2,115 residents per square mile, the 13th densest), sits entirely in Jefferson County, in ZIP codes 80401, 80403, 80419[3].
Building amid 0.1% 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.
Mail to Golden goes through 3 ZIP codes — 80401 (75% of the city's land), 80403 (24% of the city's land), 80419 (1% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Lakewood (5.8 mi SE), Arvada (7.1 mi NE) and Westminster (12.4 mi NE)[3].
48% of Golden's 8,175 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Lakewood (46%), Arvada (70%), and Westminster (54%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
13% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; Lakewood (11%), Arvada (15%), and Westminster (12%) nearby), and population changed -0.1% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 2,115 people live per square mile of land across 9.6 square miles[2][3] — the 3rd-least dense of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
43% of households rent and 57% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Golden stands out for the 2nd-lowest share of detached houses (48%)[1], the 2nd-highest renter share (43%)[1], the 3rd-most spread-out settlement (2,115)[2][3], and the 3rd-slowest growth since 2020 (-0.1%)[2].
pest control help in Golden: what to do next
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The data underneath this Golden page
| Measure | Golden | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | -0.1% | 4.2% | 4 pts slower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 3 | 6 | 3 fewer |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,115 | 3,151 | 33% less dense |
| Detached single-family | 48% | 58% | 10 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 43% | 37% | 6 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1987 | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden | 2,115 | -0.1% | 20,390 |
| Lakewood 5.8 mi | 3,608 | 0.6% | 156,927 |
| Arvada 7.1 mi | 3,151 | -1.2% | 122,901 |
| Westminster 12.4 mi | 3,673 | -0.4% | 116,182 |
| Englewood 13.2 mi | 5,381 | 4.9% | 35,305 |
| Littleton 14.6 mi | 3,665 | 1.3% | 46,246 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 8,175 |
| Detached single-family | 3,936 (48%) |
| Occupied homes | 7,780 |
| Owner-occupied | 4,419 (57%) |
| Renter-occupied | 3,361 (43%) |
| Median home value | $837,700 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 208 | 2.5% | ±69 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 823 | 10.1% | ±191 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,402 | 17.1% | ±300 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,572 | 19.2% | ±298 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 641 | 7.8% | ±165 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,393 | 17.0% | ±248 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 928 | 11.4% | ±288 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 482 | 5.9% | ±187 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 143 | 1.7% | ±66 |
| 1939 or earlier | 583 | 7.1% | ±145 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Golden's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 80401 | 75% | 15% |
| 80403 | 24% | 2% |
| 80419 | 1% | 100% |
Golden pest control questions
My Golden home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 13% of Golden homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Golden. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 43% of Golden households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 80401, 80403, and 80419[4], Jefferson County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Lakewood (5.8 mi), Arvada (7.1 mi), and Westminster (12.4 mi)[3].
I rent in Golden. Who arranges the repair?
43% of occupied Golden homes are rented[1], the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover. Tell your landlord or property manager in writing first; your lease says who arranges repairs.
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.