Pest control · Lakeville, Minnesota
Pest control in Lakeville, MN
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 72% of Lakeville's homes are detached houses[1], and 25% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Lakeville, in Dakota County — ZIP 55044, counts 79,270 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Lakeville at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 79,270[2]+14.1% since 2020
- County
- Dakota[2]
- Land area
- 36.9 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 72%[1]the highest share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 25%[1]the highest share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 2,147[2][3]the 4th-least dense of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 12%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +14.1%[2]the fastest-growing of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 36.9 sq mi[3]city limits
What Lakeville's numbers say about pest control
Lakeville is one of the fastest-growing Twin Cities suburbs tracked here: 79,270 people (2025 estimate), up 14.1% since 2020[2]. It covers 36.9 square miles (2,147 residents per square mile, the 12th densest), sits entirely in Dakota County, in ZIP code 55044[3].
Building amid 14.1% 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.
The entire city sits in ZIP code 55044[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Apple Valley (5.4 mi NE), Burnsville (6.2 mi N) and Eagan (10.6 mi NE)[3].
72% of Lakeville's 26,315 housing units are detached houses[1] — the highest share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Apple Valley (51%), Burnsville (45%), and Eagan (50%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
25% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the highest share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover; Apple Valley (12%), Burnsville (5%), and Eagan (10%) nearby), and population changed +14.1% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 2,147 people live per square mile of land across 36.9 square miles[2][3] — the 4th-least dense of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
12% of households rent and 88% own[1].
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Lakeville has the highest share of detached houses (72%)[1], the fastest growth since 2020 (14.1%)[2], the newest housing (by median year built) (1999, tied with Shakopee)[1], and the lowest renter share (12%)[1].
Finding pest control help around Lakeville
Pest control contractors taking requests around Lakeville cover ZIP code 55044.
Before you call: choosing a pest-control plan
The data underneath this Lakeville page
| Measure | Lakeville | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 14.1% | 0.9% | 13 pts faster |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 11 | 24 | 13 fewer |
| Renter-occupied | 12% | 25% | 13 pts lower |
| Detached single-family | 72% | 58% | 15 pts higher |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,147 | 2,337 | 8% less dense |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1988 | 11 years newer |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville | 2,147 | 14.1% | 79,270 |
| Apple Valley 5.4 mi | 3,275 | -2.0% | 55,248 |
| Burnsville 6.2 mi | 2,616 | 1.4% | 65,244 |
| Eagan 10.6 mi | 2,152 | -2.5% | 67,109 |
| Bloomington 11.1 mi | 2,566 | -1.0% | 89,034 |
| Shakopee 12.8 mi | 1,673 | 12.9% | 49,366 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 26,315 |
| Detached single-family | 19,055 (72%) |
| Occupied homes | 25,685 |
| Owner-occupied | 22,543 (88%) |
| Renter-occupied | 3,142 (12%) |
| Median home value | $452,500 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,875 | 7.1% | ±246 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 4,644 | 17.6% | ±489 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 6,189 | 23.5% | ±500 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 6,159 | 23.4% | ±515 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 3,504 | 13.3% | ±420 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,925 | 7.3% | ±272 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 920 | 3.5% | ±185 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 374 | 1.4% | ±112 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 377 | 1.4% | ±230 |
| 1939 or earlier | 348 | 1.3% | ±133 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Lakeville's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 55044 | 91% | 51% |
Lakeville pest control questions
My Lakeville home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 25% of Lakeville homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Lakeville. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 12% of Lakeville households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 55044[4], Dakota County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Apple Valley (5.4 mi), Burnsville (6.2 mi), and Eagan (10.6 mi)[3].
My Lakeville home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 25% of Lakeville's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the highest share of the 15 Twin Cities–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.