Pest control · Shakopee, Minnesota
Pest control in Shakopee, MN
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 58% of Shakopee's homes are detached houses[1], and 17% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Shakopee, in Scott County — ZIP 55379, counts 49,366 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Shakopee pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 49,366[2]+12.9% since 2020
- County
- Scott[2]
- Land area
- 29.5 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 58%[1]the 6th-highest share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 17%[1]the 4th-highest share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 1,673[2][3]the least dense of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 25%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +12.9%[2]the 2nd-fastest-growing of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 29.5 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Shakopee
Shakopee is one of the fastest-growing Twin Cities suburbs tracked here: 49,366 people (2025 estimate), up 12.9% since 2020[2]. The city spans 29.5 square miles at 1,673 residents per square mile (the 15th densest) and sits entirely in Scott County, served by ZIP code 55379[3].
Building amid 12.9% 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 55379[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Eden Prairie (5.4 mi N), Bloomington (8.8 mi NE) and Burnsville (9.6 mi E)[3].
58% of Shakopee's 17,216 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 6th-highest share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Eden Prairie (54%), Bloomington (53%), and Burnsville (45%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
17% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 4th-highest share of the 15 Twin Cities–area suburbs we cover; Eden Prairie (6%), Bloomington (7%), and Burnsville (5%) nearby), and population changed +12.9% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 1,673 people live per square mile of land across 29.5 square miles[2][3] — the 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.
25% of households rent and 75% own[1].
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Shakopee stands out for the most spread-out settlement (1,673)[2][3], the newest housing (by median year built) (1999, tied with Lakeville)[1], and the 2nd-fastest growth since 2020 (12.9%)[2].
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The data underneath this Shakopee page
| Measure | Shakopee | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 12.9% | 0.9% | 12 pts faster |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,673 | 2,337 | 28% less dense |
| Detached single-family | 58% | 58% | 1 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1988 | 11 years newer |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 24 | 24 | same as median |
| Renter-occupied | 25% | 25% | same as median |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakopee | 1,673 | 12.9% | 49,366 |
| Eden Prairie 5.4 mi | 1,941 | -1.7% | 63,075 |
| Bloomington 8.8 mi | 2,566 | -1.0% | 89,034 |
| Burnsville 9.6 mi | 2,616 | 1.4% | 65,244 |
| Edina 10.0 mi | 3,516 | 1.7% | 54,356 |
| Minnetonka 11.1 mi | 2,004 | 0.3% | 53,969 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 17,216 |
| Detached single-family | 10,057 (58%) |
| Occupied homes | 16,655 |
| Owner-occupied | 12,452 (75%) |
| Renter-occupied | 4,203 (25%) |
| Median home value | $374,800 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 623 | 3.6% | ±192 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 2,225 | 12.9% | ±379 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 5,290 | 30.7% | ±519 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 3,835 | 22.3% | ±394 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,469 | 8.5% | ±281 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,661 | 9.6% | ±367 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 670 | 3.9% | ±231 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 706 | 4.1% | ±167 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 224 | 1.3% | ±98 |
| 1939 or earlier | 513 | 3.0% | ±165 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Shakopee's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 55379 | 99% | 49% |
Common Shakopee pest control questions
My Shakopee home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 17% of Shakopee homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Shakopee. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 25% of Shakopee households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 55379[4], Scott County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Eden Prairie (5.4 mi), Bloomington (8.8 mi), and Burnsville (9.6 mi)[3].
My Shakopee home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 17% of Shakopee's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 4th-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.