Pest control · Littleton, Colorado
Pest control in Littleton, CO
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 48% of Littleton's homes are detached houses[1], and 10% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Littleton, in Arapahoe County and Jefferson County and Douglas County — ZIPs 80120, 80123, counts 46,246 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Littleton pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 46,246[2]+1.3% since 2020
- County
- Arapahoe / Jefferson / Douglas[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 12.6 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 48%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 10%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 39%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +1.3%[2]the 6th-slowest-growing of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 12.6 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Littleton data for pest control
Littleton counts 46,246 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 1.3% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 12.6 square miles holding 3,665 residents per square mile, the 5th densest of the suburbs here; it spans Arapahoe County and Jefferson County and Douglas County, with ZIP codes 80120, 80123[3].
Building amid 1.3% 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.
2 ZIP codes cover Littleton — 80120 (65% of the city's land), 80123 (16% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Englewood (4.1 mi N), Centennial (8.3 mi E) and Lakewood (9.1 mi NW)[3].
48% of Littleton's 21,606 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Englewood (50%), Centennial (73%), and Lakewood (46%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
10% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover; Englewood (12%), Centennial (7%), and Lakewood (11%) nearby), and population changed +1.3% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 3,665 people live per square mile of land across 12.6 square miles[2][3] — the 5th-densest of the 15 Denver-area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
39% of households rent and 61% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Littleton has the 3rd-lowest share of detached houses (48%)[1].
Get pest control help in Littleton
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Littleton area — ZIP codes 80120, 80123.
Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
Littleton by the numbers
| Measure | Littleton | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 1.3% | 4.2% | 3 pts slower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 4 | 6 | 2 fewer |
| Detached single-family | 48% | 58% | 10 pts lower |
| Residents per sq mi | 3,665 | 3,151 | 16% denser |
| Renter-occupied | 39% | 37% | 2 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1987 | 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littleton | 3,665 | 1.3% | 46,246 |
| Englewood 4.1 mi | 5,381 | 4.9% | 35,305 |
| Centennial 8.3 mi | 3,603 | 0.6% | 108,658 |
| Lakewood 9.1 mi | 3,608 | 0.6% | 156,927 |
| Parker 14.3 mi | 2,939 | 13.0% | 65,985 |
| Golden 14.6 mi | 2,115 | -0.1% | 20,390 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 21,606 |
| Detached single-family | 10,474 (48%) |
| Occupied homes | 20,449 |
| Owner-occupied | 12,508 (61%) |
| Renter-occupied | 7,941 (39%) |
| Median home value | $630,600 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 276 | 1.3% | ±123 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,892 | 8.8% | ±361 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,420 | 11.2% | ±321 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 2,589 | 12.0% | ±334 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 4,598 | 21.3% | ±475 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 3,498 | 16.2% | ±414 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 2,051 | 9.5% | ±268 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 3,051 | 14.1% | ±370 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 510 | 2.4% | ±188 |
| 1939 or earlier | 721 | 3.3% | ±246 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Littleton's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 80120 | 65% | 98% |
| 80123 | 16% | 16% |
Common Littleton pest control questions
My Littleton home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 10% of Littleton homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Littleton. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 39% of Littleton households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 80120 and 80123[4], Arapahoe County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Englewood (4.1 mi), Centennial (8.3 mi), and Lakewood (9.1 mi)[3].
A lot of Littleton homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
46% of Littleton's housing units were built before 1980, 19.8% before 1960[1] — the 5th-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 Littleton. Who arranges the repair?
39% of occupied Littleton homes are rented[1], the 5th-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.