Pest control · Placerville, California
Pest control in Placerville, CA
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 63% of Placerville's homes are detached houses[1], and 5% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Placerville, in El Dorado County — ZIP 95667, counts 10,685 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Placerville pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 10,685[2]-0.5% since 2020
- County
- El Dorado[2]
- Land area
- 5.8 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 63%[1]the 4th-lowest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 5%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 42%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -0.5%[2]the 3rd-slowest-growing of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 5.8 sq mi[3]city limits
What Placerville's numbers say about pest control
Placerville is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 10,685 people (2025 estimate), down just 0.5% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 5.8 square miles holding 1,830 residents per square mile, the 13th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in El Dorado County, with ZIP code 95667[3].
Building amid 0.5% 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.
The entire city sits in ZIP code 95667[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Auburn (18.8 mi NW), Folsom (19.1 mi W) and Rocklin (24.9 mi W)[3].
63% of Placerville's 5,074 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 4th-lowest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Auburn (71%), Folsom (73%), and Rocklin (72%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
5% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 3rd-lowest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover; Auburn (4%), Folsom (15%), and Rocklin (18%) nearby), and population changed -0.5% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 1,830 people live per square mile of land across 5.8 square miles[2][3] — the least dense of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
42% of households rent and 58% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Among the 13 suburbs tracked here, Placerville stands out for the most spread-out settlement (1,830)[2][3], the oldest housing (by median year built) (1975)[1], the 3rd-slowest growth since 2020 (-0.5%)[2], and the 3rd-highest renter share (42%)[1].
pest control help in Placerville: what to do next
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Placerville area — ZIP code 95667.
Before reaching out: choosing a pest-control plan
Placerville by the numbers
| Measure | Placerville | Median of 13 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | -0.5% | 5.0% | 6 pts slower |
| Residents per sq mi | 1,830 | 3,445 | 47% less dense |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 22 | 27 | 5 fewer |
| Renter-occupied | 42% | 38% | 4 pts higher |
| Detached single-family | 63% | 71% | 7 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1987 | 12 years older |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Sacramento-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placerville | 1,830 | -0.5% | 10,685 |
| Auburn 18.8 mi | 1,929 | 0.5% | 13,847 |
| Folsom 19.1 mi | 3,299 | 14.3% | 91,983 |
| Rocklin 24.9 mi | 3,872 | 7.3% | 76,821 |
| Rancho Cordova 25.9 mi | 2,533 | 10.4% | 87,554 |
| Citrus Heights 26.6 mi | 6,074 | -1.4% | 86,348 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 5,074 |
| Detached single-family | 3,208 (63%) |
| Occupied homes | 4,775 |
| Owner-occupied | 2,784 (58%) |
| Renter-occupied | 1,991 (42%) |
| Median home value | $473,100 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0 | 0.0% | ±21 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 235 | 4.6% | ±101 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 683 | 13.5% | ±218 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 565 | 11.1% | ±223 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 646 | 12.7% | ±280 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 792 | 15.6% | ±248 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 548 | 10.8% | ±218 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 548 | 10.8% | ±187 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 330 | 6.5% | ±210 |
| 1939 or earlier | 727 | 14.3% | ±220 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Placerville's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 95667 | 100% | 4% |
Common Placerville pest control questions
My Placerville home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 5% of Placerville homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Placerville. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 42% of Placerville households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 95667[4], El Dorado County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Auburn (18.8 mi), Folsom (19.1 mi), and Rocklin (24.9 mi)[3].
A lot of Placerville homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
58% of Placerville's housing units were built before 1980, 31.6% before 1960[1] — the 2nd-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.
I rent in Placerville. Who arranges the repair?
42% of occupied Placerville homes are rented[1], the 3rd-highest share of the 13 Sacramento-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.