Pest control · Rancho Cordova, California
Pest control in Rancho Cordova, CA
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 62% of Rancho Cordova's homes are detached houses[1], and 13% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Rancho Cordova, in Sacramento County — ZIPs 95742, 95670, 95827, counts 87,554 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Rancho Cordova at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 87,554[2]+10.4% since 2020
- County
- Sacramento[2]
- Land area
- 34.6 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 62%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 13%[1]the 6th-highest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 2,533[2][3]the 4th-least dense of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 42%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +10.4%[2]the 4th-fastest-growing of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 34.6 sq mi[3]city limits
What Rancho Cordova's numbers say about pest control
Rancho Cordova is one of the fastest-growing Sacramento-metro suburbs tracked here: 87,554 people (2025 estimate), up 10.4% since 2020[2]. It covers 34.6 square miles (2,533 residents per square mile, the 10th densest), sits entirely in Sacramento County, in ZIP codes 95742, 95670, 95827[3].
Building amid 10.4% 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 Rancho Cordova goes through 3 ZIP codes — 95742 (62% of the city's land), 95670 (29% of the city's land), 95827 (8% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Folsom (8.0 mi NE), Citrus Heights (8.6 mi N) and Elk Grove (13.8 mi SW)[3].
62% of Rancho Cordova's 29,313 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 3rd-lowest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Folsom (73%), Citrus Heights (58%), and Elk Grove (86%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
13% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 6th-highest share of the 13 Sacramento-area suburbs we cover; Folsom (15%), Citrus Heights (2%), and Elk Grove (13%) nearby), and population changed +10.4% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 2,533 people live per square mile of land across 34.6 square miles[2][3] — the 4th-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.
Measured against the 13 suburbs on this site, Rancho Cordova records the most flood reports nearby (70)[5], the 2nd-highest renter share (42%)[1], and the 3rd-lowest share of detached houses (62%)[1].
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Rancho Cordova by the numbers
| Measure | Rancho Cordova | Median of 13 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 70 | 27 | 43 more |
| Growth since 2020 | 10.4% | 5.0% | 5 pts faster |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,533 | 3,445 | 26% less dense |
| Detached single-family | 62% | 71% | 9 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 42% | 38% | 4 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1987 | 8 years older |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Cordova | 2,533 | 10.4% | 87,554 |
| Folsom 8.0 mi | 3,299 | 14.3% | 91,983 |
| Citrus Heights 8.6 mi | 6,074 | -1.4% | 86,348 |
| Elk Grove 13.8 mi | 4,343 | 5.0% | 185,007 |
| Roseville 14.1 mi | 3,795 | 13.2% | 167,302 |
| Rocklin 15.9 mi | 3,872 | 7.3% | 76,821 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 29,313 |
| Detached single-family | 18,067 (62%) |
| Occupied homes | 28,174 |
| Owner-occupied | 16,401 (58%) |
| Renter-occupied | 11,773 (42%) |
| Median home value | $477,600 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 794 | 2.7% | ±186 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 3,064 | 10.5% | ±313 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 5,017 | 17.1% | ±482 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 2,040 | 7.0% | ±449 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 3,326 | 11.3% | ±454 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 6,525 | 22.3% | ±539 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 4,850 | 16.5% | ±527 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 3,265 | 11.1% | ±374 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 326 | 1.1% | ±189 |
| 1939 or earlier | 106 | 0.4% | ±55 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Rancho Cordova's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 95742 | 62% | 42% |
| 95670 | 29% | 78% |
| 95827 | 8% | 29% |
pest control questions from Rancho Cordova homeowners
My Rancho Cordova home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 13% of Rancho Cordova homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Rancho Cordova. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 42% of Rancho Cordova households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 95742, 95670, and 95827[4], Sacramento County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Folsom (8.0 mi), Citrus Heights (8.6 mi), and Elk Grove (13.8 mi)[3].
A lot of Rancho Cordova homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
51% of Rancho Cordova's housing units were built before 1980, 12.6% before 1960[1] — the 4th-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 Rancho Cordova. Who arranges the repair?
42% of occupied Rancho Cordova homes are rented[1], the 2nd-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.