Pest control · Auburn, California
Pest control in Auburn, CA
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 71% of Auburn's homes are detached houses[1], and 4% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Auburn, in Placer County — ZIP 95603, counts 13,847 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Auburn pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 13,847[2]+0.5% since 2020
- County
- Placer[2]
- Land area
- 7.2 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 71%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 4%[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 1,929[2][3]the 2nd-least dense of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 38%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +0.5%[2]the 4th-slowest-growing of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 7.2 sq mi[3]city limits
What Auburn's numbers say about pest control
Auburn is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 13,847 people (2025 estimate), up just 0.5% since 2020[2]. It covers 7.2 square miles (1,929 residents per square mile, the 12th densest), sits entirely in Placer County, in ZIP code 95603[3].
Building amid 0.5% 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 95603[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Rocklin (11.1 mi SW), Lincoln (11.7 mi W) and Roseville (15.7 mi SW)[3].
71% of Auburn's 6,446 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 7th-highest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Rocklin (72%), Lincoln (92%), and Roseville (75%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
4% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 2nd-lowest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover; Rocklin (18%), Lincoln (17%), and Roseville (21%) nearby), and population changed +0.5% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 1,929 people live per square mile of land across 7.2 square miles[2][3] — the 2nd-least dense of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
38% of households rent and 62% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Among the 13 suburbs tracked here, Auburn stands out for the 2nd-most spread-out settlement (1,929)[2][3] and the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1978)[1].
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The data underneath this Auburn page
| Measure | Auburn | Median of 13 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 0.5% | 5.0% | 5 pts slower |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,929 | 3,445 | 44% less dense |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 22 | 27 | 5 fewer |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1987 | 9 years older |
| Detached single-family | 71% | 71% | same as median |
| Renter-occupied | 38% | 38% | same as median |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Sacramento-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 1,929 | 0.5% | 13,847 |
| Rocklin 11.1 mi | 3,872 | 7.3% | 76,821 |
| Lincoln 11.7 mi | 2,338 | 15.3% | 57,367 |
| Roseville 15.7 mi | 3,795 | 13.2% | 167,302 |
| Folsom 16.2 mi | 3,299 | 14.3% | 91,983 |
| Citrus Heights 17.9 mi | 6,074 | -1.4% | 86,348 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 6,446 |
| Detached single-family | 4,555 (71%) |
| Occupied homes | 6,055 |
| Owner-occupied | 3,776 (62%) |
| Renter-occupied | 2,279 (38%) |
| Median home value | $672,500 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 12 | 0.2% | ±19 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 248 | 3.8% | ±95 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 568 | 8.8% | ±170 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 932 | 14.5% | ±178 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,321 | 20.5% | ±231 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 782 | 12.1% | ±195 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 536 | 8.3% | ±169 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 792 | 12.3% | ±213 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 380 | 5.9% | ±140 |
| 1939 or earlier | 875 | 13.6% | ±198 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Auburn's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 95603 | 94% | 19% |
Auburn pest control questions
My Auburn home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 4% of Auburn homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Auburn. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 38% of Auburn households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 95603[4], Placer County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Rocklin (11.1 mi), Lincoln (11.7 mi), and Roseville (15.7 mi)[3].
A lot of Auburn homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
52% of Auburn's housing units were built before 1980, 31.8% before 1960[1] — the 3rd-highest share of the 13 Sacramento-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.
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.