Pest control · Plymouth, Minnesota
Pest control in Plymouth, MN
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 58% of Plymouth's homes are detached houses[1], and 12% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Plymouth, in Hennepin County — ZIPs 55446, 55447, 55441, 55442, counts 78,942 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Plymouth at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 78,942[2]-2.6% since 2020
- County
- Hennepin[2]
- Land area
- 32.7 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 58%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 12%[1]the 6th-highest share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 2,413[2][3]the 7th-densest of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 25%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -2.6%[2]the 2nd-slowest-growing of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 32.7 sq mi[3]city limits
What Plymouth's numbers say about pest control
Plymouth is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 78,942 people (2025 estimate), down just 2.6% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 32.7 square miles holding 2,413 residents per square mile, the 7th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Hennepin County, with ZIP codes 55446, 55447, 55441, 55442[3].
Building amid 2.6% 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 Plymouth goes through 4 ZIP codes — 55446 (31% of the city's land), 55447 (27% of the city's land), 55441 (26% of the city's land), 55442 (16% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Minnetonka (6.2 mi S), Maple Grove (6.2 mi N) and Brooklyn Park (8.3 mi NE)[3].
58% of Plymouth's 33,552 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 7th-highest share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Minnetonka (54%), Maple Grove (65%), and Brooklyn Park (59%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
12% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 6th-highest share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover; Minnetonka (10%), Maple Grove (16%), and Brooklyn Park (7%) nearby), and population changed -2.6% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 2,413 people live per square mile of land across 32.7 square miles[2][3] — the 7th-densest of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
25% of households rent and 75% own[1].
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Plymouth records the 2nd-slowest growth since 2020 (-2.6%)[2] and the 2nd-most flood reports nearby (31)[5].
pest control help in Plymouth: what to do next
Pest control contractors taking requests around Plymouth cover ZIP codes 55446, 55447, 55441, 55442.
Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
The data underneath this Plymouth page
| Measure | Plymouth | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | -2.6% | 0.9% | 3 pts slower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 31 | 24 | 7 more |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,413 | 2,337 | 3% denser |
| Renter-occupied | 25% | 25% | about the same |
| Detached single-family | 58% | 58% | 1 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1988 | same as median |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 2,413 | -2.6% | 78,942 |
| Minnetonka 6.2 mi | 2,004 | 0.3% | 53,969 |
| Maple Grove 6.2 mi | 2,269 | 5.2% | 73,893 |
| Brooklyn Park 8.3 mi | 3,204 | -3.4% | 83,543 |
| Edina 10.4 mi | 3,516 | 1.7% | 54,356 |
| Eden Prairie 11.9 mi | 1,941 | -1.7% | 63,075 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 33,552 |
| Detached single-family | 19,490 (58%) |
| Occupied homes | 32,253 |
| Owner-occupied | 24,216 (75%) |
| Renter-occupied | 8,037 (25%) |
| Median home value | $491,200 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 491 | 1.5% | ±164 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 3,692 | 11.0% | ±453 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 4,470 | 13.3% | ±621 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 6,429 | 19.2% | ±579 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 7,557 | 22.5% | ±673 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 6,142 | 18.3% | ±540 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 2,761 | 8.2% | ±359 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,002 | 3.0% | ±190 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 388 | 1.2% | ±144 |
| 1939 or earlier | 620 | 1.8% | ±206 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Plymouth's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 55446 | 31% | 100% |
| 55447 | 27% | 100% |
| 55441 | 26% | 98% |
| 55442 | 16% | 100% |
Common Plymouth pest control questions
My Plymouth home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 12% of Plymouth homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Plymouth. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 25% of Plymouth households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 55446, 55447, 55441, and 55442[4], Hennepin County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Minnetonka (6.2 mi), Maple Grove (6.2 mi), and Brooklyn Park (8.3 mi)[3].
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.