Pest control · Lakewood, Colorado
Pest control in Lakewood, CO
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 46% of Lakewood's homes are detached houses[1], and 11% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Lakewood, in Jefferson County — ZIPs 80228, 80227, 80226, 80215, 80214, 80232, counts 156,927 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Lakewood at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 156,927[2]+0.6% since 2020
- County
- Jefferson[2]
- Land area
- 43.5 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 46%[1]the lowest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 11%[1]the 4th-lowest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 42%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +0.6%[2]the 4th-slowest-growing of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 43.5 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Lakewood data for pest control
Lakewood is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 156,927 people (2025 estimate), up just 0.6% since 2020[2]. It covers 43.5 square miles (3,608 residents per square mile, the 6th densest), sits entirely in Jefferson County, in ZIP codes 80228, 80227, 80226, 80215, 80214, 80232[3].
Building amid 0.6% 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.
6 ZIP codes cover Lakewood — 80228 (24% of the city's land), 80227 (19% of the city's land), 80226 (19% of the city's land), 80215 (12% of the city's land), 80214 (8% of the city's land), 80232 (8% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Golden (5.8 mi NW), Englewood (7.5 mi SE) and Littleton (9.1 mi SE)[3].
46% of Lakewood's 73,547 housing units are detached houses[1] — the lowest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Golden (48%), Englewood (50%), and Littleton (48%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
11% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 4th-lowest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; Golden (13%), Englewood (12%), and Littleton (10%) nearby), and population changed +0.6% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 3,608 people live per square mile of land across 43.5 square miles[2][3] — the 6th-densest of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
42% of households rent and 58% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Lakewood stands out for the lowest share of detached houses (46%)[1], the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1977)[1], and the 3rd-highest renter share (42%)[1].
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The data underneath this Lakewood page
| Measure | Lakewood | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 0.6% | 4.2% | 4 pts slower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 10 | 6 | 4 more |
| Detached single-family | 46% | 58% | 12 pts lower |
| Residents per sq mi | 3,608 | 3,151 | 14% denser |
| Renter-occupied | 42% | 37% | 5 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1987 | 10 years older |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | 3,608 | 0.6% | 156,927 |
| Golden 5.8 mi | 2,115 | -0.1% | 20,390 |
| Englewood 7.5 mi | 5,381 | 4.9% | 35,305 |
| Littleton 9.1 mi | 3,665 | 1.3% | 46,246 |
| Arvada 9.5 mi | 3,151 | -1.2% | 122,901 |
| Westminster 12.9 mi | 3,673 | -0.4% | 116,182 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 73,547 |
| Detached single-family | 33,906 (46%) |
| Occupied homes | 69,799 |
| Owner-occupied | 40,552 (58%) |
| Renter-occupied | 29,247 (42%) |
| Median home value | $574,400 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,373 | 1.9% | ±274 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 6,841 | 9.3% | ±566 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 5,208 | 7.1% | ±575 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 7,371 | 10.0% | ±633 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 11,703 | 15.9% | ±846 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 15,887 | 21.6% | ±943 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 13,300 | 18.1% | ±679 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 8,256 | 11.2% | ±679 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1,644 | 2.2% | ±292 |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,964 | 2.7% | ±478 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Lakewood's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 80228 | 24% | 92% |
| 80227 | 19% | 77% |
| 80226 | 19% | 99% |
| 80215 | 12% | 93% |
| 80214 | 8% | 75% |
| 80232 | 8% | 86% |
Common Lakewood pest control questions
My Lakewood home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 11% of Lakewood homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Lakewood. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 42% of Lakewood households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 80228, 80227, 80226, 80215, 80214, and 80232[4], Jefferson County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Golden (5.8 mi), Englewood (7.5 mi), and Littleton (9.1 mi)[3].
A lot of Lakewood homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
56% of Lakewood's housing units were built before 1980, 16.1% before 1960[1] — the 3rd-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.
I rent in Lakewood. Who arranges the repair?
42% of occupied Lakewood homes are rented[1], the 3rd-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.