Pest control · Bellevue, Washington
Pest control in Bellevue, WA
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 46% of Bellevue's homes are detached houses[1], and 15% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Bellevue, in King County — ZIPs 98006, 98005, 98008, 98004, 98007, counts 154,193 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Bellevue pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 154,193[2]+1.5% since 2020
- County
- King[2]
- Land area
- 33.5 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 46%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 15%[1]the 5th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 48%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +1.5%[2]the 6th-fastest-growing of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 33.5 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Bellevue
Bellevue counts 154,193 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 1.5% since 2020[2]. It covers 33.5 square miles (4,606 residents per square mile, the 5th densest), sits entirely in King County, in ZIP codes 98006, 98005, 98008, 98004, 98007[3].
Building amid 1.5% 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.
Bellevue is split across 5 ZIP codes: 98006 (32% of the city's land), 98005 (22% of the city's land), 98008 (17% of the city's land), 98004 (16% of the city's land), 98007 (13% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Sammamish (5.5 mi E), Redmond (5.9 mi N) and Issaquah (6.2 mi SE)[3].
46% of Bellevue's 66,021 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Sammamish (81%), Redmond (36%), and Issaquah (35%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
15% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 5th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; Sammamish (13%), Redmond (27%), and Issaquah (25%) nearby), and population changed +1.5% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 4,606 people live per square mile of land across 33.5 square miles[2][3] — the 5th-densest of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
48% of households rent and 52% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Bellevue records the most flood reports nearby (3, tied with 3 other suburbs)[5].
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The Bellevue numbers behind this page
| Measure | Bellevue | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2 pts faster |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 3 | 1 | 2 more |
| Residents per sq mi | 4,606 | 4,016 | 15% denser |
| Detached single-family | 46% | 51% | 4 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 48% | 45% | 3 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1985 | 3 years older |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Seattle-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | 4,606 | 1.5% | 154,193 |
| Sammamish 5.5 mi | 3,236 | -2.0% | 66,110 |
| Redmond 5.9 mi | 4,972 | 12.6% | 82,506 |
| Issaquah 6.2 mi | 3,250 | -1.6% | 39,423 |
| Kirkland 7.2 mi | 5,471 | 5.7% | 97,410 |
| Renton 8.4 mi | 4,459 | -1.8% | 104,975 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 66,021 |
| Detached single-family | 30,602 (46%) |
| Occupied homes | 61,977 |
| Owner-occupied | 32,234 (52%) |
| Renter-occupied | 29,743 (48%) |
| Median home value | $1,340,300 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 847 | 1.3% | ±216 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 8,805 | 13.3% | ±724 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 8,456 | 12.8% | ±756 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 6,945 | 10.5% | ±678 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 10,138 | 15.4% | ±678 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 11,366 | 17.2% | ±714 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11,258 | 17.1% | ±731 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 6,978 | 10.6% | ±524 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 672 | 1.0% | ±174 |
| 1939 or earlier | 556 | 0.8% | ±229 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Bellevue's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 98006 | 32% | 94% |
| 98005 | 22% | 100% |
| 98008 | 17% | 100% |
| 98004 | 16% | 75% |
| 98007 | 13% | 100% |
pest control questions from Bellevue homeowners
My Bellevue home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 15% of Bellevue homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Bellevue. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 48% of Bellevue households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 98006, 98005, 98008, 98004, and 98007[4], King County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Sammamish (5.5 mi), Redmond (5.9 mi), and Issaquah (6.2 mi)[3].
A lot of Bellevue homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
47% of Bellevue's housing units were built before 1980, 12.4% before 1960[1] — the 5th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-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.
My Bellevue home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 15% of Bellevue's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 5th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
I rent in Bellevue. Who arranges the repair?
48% of occupied Bellevue homes are rented[1], the 5th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-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.