Pest control · Auburn, Washington
Pest control in Auburn, WA
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 51% of Auburn's homes are detached houses[1], and 15% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Auburn, in King County and Pierce County — ZIPs 98092, 98001, 98002, counts 86,301 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Auburn pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 86,301[2]-2.4% since 2020
- County
- King / Pierce[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 29.8 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 51%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 15%[1]the 4th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 39%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -2.4%[2]the slowest-growing of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 29.8 sq mi[3]city limits
What Auburn's numbers say about pest control
Auburn is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 86,301 people (2025 estimate), down just 2.4% since 2020[2]. It covers 29.8 square miles (2,894 residents per square mile, the 15th densest), spans King County and Pierce County, in ZIP codes 98092, 98001, 98002[3].
Building amid 2.4% 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.
3 ZIP codes cover Auburn — 98092 (47% of the city's land), 98001 (28% of the city's land), 98002 (24% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Kent (5.9 mi N), Federal Way (6.0 mi W) and Puyallup (9.5 mi SW)[3].
51% of Auburn's 31,800 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 7th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Kent (52%), Federal Way (49%), and Puyallup (56%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
15% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 4th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; Kent (10%), Federal Way (9%), and Puyallup (13%) nearby), and population changed -2.4% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 2,894 people live per square mile of land across 29.8 square miles[2][3] — the least dense of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
39% of households rent and 61% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Auburn stands out for the most spread-out settlement (2,894)[2][3], the slowest growth since 2020 (-2.4%)[2], and the fewest flood reports nearby (0, tied with 3 other suburbs)[5].
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The data underneath this Auburn page
| Measure | Auburn | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | -2.4% | -0.4% | 2 pts slower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 0 | 1 | 1 fewer |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,894 | 4,016 | 28% less dense |
| Renter-occupied | 39% | 45% | 5 pts lower |
| Detached single-family | 51% | 51% | about the same |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1985 | 6 years newer |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Seattle-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 2,894 | -2.4% | 86,301 |
| Kent 5.9 mi | 4,016 | -0.4% | 134,871 |
| Federal Way 6.0 mi | 4,469 | -1.3% | 99,729 |
| Puyallup 9.5 mi | 2,971 | -0.7% | 42,682 |
| Renton 12.1 mi | 4,459 | -1.8% | 104,975 |
| Lakewood 17.8 mi | 3,678 | -1.4% | 62,755 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 31,800 |
| Detached single-family | 16,247 (51%) |
| Occupied homes | 30,393 |
| Owner-occupied | 18,412 (61%) |
| Renter-occupied | 11,981 (39%) |
| Median home value | $547,900 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 556 | 1.7% | ±206 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 4,322 | 13.6% | ±428 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 6,432 | 20.2% | ±508 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 5,140 | 16.2% | ±613 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 4,758 | 15.0% | ±537 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 3,504 | 11.0% | ±460 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 3,666 | 11.5% | ±488 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 2,034 | 6.4% | ±391 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 507 | 1.6% | ±205 |
| 1939 or earlier | 881 | 2.8% | ±212 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 98092 | 47% | 33% |
| 98001 | 28% | 44% |
| 98002 | 24% | 99% |
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. 15% of Auburn homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Auburn. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 39% of Auburn households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 98092, 98001, and 98002[4], King County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Kent (5.9 mi), Federal Way (6.0 mi), and Puyallup (9.5 mi)[3].
My Auburn home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 15% of Auburn's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 4th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-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.