Pest control · Minnetonka, Minnesota
Pest control in Minnetonka, MN
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 54% of Minnetonka's homes are detached houses[1], and 10% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Minnetonka, in Hennepin County — ZIPs 55345, 55305, 55343, 55391, counts 53,969 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Minnetonka pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 53,969[2]+0.3% since 2020
- County
- Hennepin[2]
- Land area
- 26.9 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 54%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 10%[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 2,004[2][3]the 3rd-least dense of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 28%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +0.3%[2]the 7th-slowest-growing of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 26.9 sq mi[3]city limits
What Minnetonka's numbers say about pest control
Minnetonka counts 53,969 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 0.3% since 2020[2]. It covers 26.9 square miles (2,004 residents per square mile, the 13th densest), sits entirely in Hennepin County, in ZIP codes 55345, 55305, 55343, 55391[3].
Building amid 0.3% 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.
Mail to Minnetonka goes through 4 ZIP codes — 55345 (42% of the city's land), 55305 (32% of the city's land), 55343 (14% of the city's land), 55391 (12% of the city's land)[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Edina (5.5 mi SE), Eden Prairie (5.7 mi S) and Plymouth (6.2 mi N)[3].
54% of Minnetonka's 24,760 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Edina (54%), Eden Prairie (54%), and Plymouth (58%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
10% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover; Edina (12%), Eden Prairie (6%), and Plymouth (12%) nearby), and population changed +0.3% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 2,004 people live per square mile of land across 26.9 square miles[2][3] — the 3rd-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.
28% of households rent and 72% own[1].
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Minnetonka has the 3rd-most spread-out settlement (2,004)[2][3] and the 3rd-most flood reports nearby (30)[5].
pest control help in Minnetonka: what to do next
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Minnetonka area — ZIP codes 55345, 55305, 55343, 55391.
Before you call: choosing a pest-control plan
The Minnetonka numbers behind this page
| Measure | Minnetonka | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1 pts slower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 30 | 24 | 6 more |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,004 | 2,337 | 14% less dense |
| Renter-occupied | 28% | 25% | 3 pts higher |
| Detached single-family | 54% | 58% | 4 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1988 | 7 years older |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Twin Cities–area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnetonka | 2,004 | 0.3% | 53,969 |
| Edina 5.5 mi | 3,516 | 1.7% | 54,356 |
| Eden Prairie 5.7 mi | 1,941 | -1.7% | 63,075 |
| Plymouth 6.2 mi | 2,413 | -2.6% | 78,942 |
| Bloomington 9.9 mi | 2,566 | -1.0% | 89,034 |
| Shakopee 11.1 mi | 1,673 | 12.9% | 49,366 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 24,760 |
| Detached single-family | 13,324 (54%) |
| Occupied homes | 23,515 |
| Owner-occupied | 16,834 (72%) |
| Renter-occupied | 6,681 (28%) |
| Median home value | $475,800 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 617 | 2.5% | ±184 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,819 | 7.3% | ±253 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,439 | 5.8% | ±240 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 2,963 | 12.0% | ±416 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 5,965 | 24.1% | ±514 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 3,713 | 15.0% | ±349 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 2,890 | 11.7% | ±335 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 4,145 | 16.7% | ±454 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 593 | 2.4% | ±151 |
| 1939 or earlier | 616 | 2.5% | ±166 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Minnetonka's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 55345 | 42% | 100% |
| 55305 | 32% | 92% |
| 55343 | 14% | 49% |
| 55391 | 12% | 19% |
Minnetonka pest control questions
My Minnetonka home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 10% of Minnetonka homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Minnetonka. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 28% of Minnetonka households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 55345, 55305, 55343, and 55391[4], Hennepin County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Edina (5.5 mi), Eden Prairie (5.7 mi), and Plymouth (6.2 mi)[3].
A lot of Minnetonka homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
48% of Minnetonka's housing units were built before 1980, 21.6% before 1960[1] — the 4th-highest share of the 15 Twin Cities–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 Minnetonka. Who arranges the repair?
28% of occupied Minnetonka homes are rented[1], the 5th-highest share of the 15 Twin Cities–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.