Pest control · Bothell, Washington
Pest control in Bothell, WA
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 54% of Bothell's homes are detached houses[1], and 24% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Bothell, in King County and Snohomish County — ZIPs 98011, 98021, counts 52,199 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Bothell pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 52,199[2]+8.4% since 2020
- County
- King / Snohomish[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 13.6 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 54%[1]the 4th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 24%[1]the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 3,828[2][3]the 7th-least dense of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 35%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +8.4%[2]the 3rd-fastest-growing of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 13.6 sq mi[3]city limits
What Bothell's numbers say about pest control
Bothell is one of the fastest-growing Seattle-metro suburbs tracked here: 52,199 people (2025 estimate), up 8.4% since 2020[2]. It covers 13.6 square miles (3,828 residents per square mile, the 9th densest), spans King County and Snohomish County, in ZIP codes 98011, 98021[3].
Building amid 8.4% 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.
2 ZIP codes cover Bothell — 98011 (52% of the city's land), 98021 (46% of the city's land)[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Kirkland (5.3 mi S), Lynnwood (5.9 mi NW) and Edmonds (7.4 mi W)[3].
54% of Bothell's 20,533 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 4th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Kirkland (54%), Lynnwood (45%), and Edmonds (60%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
24% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; Kirkland (13%), Lynnwood (12%), and Edmonds (5%) nearby), and population changed +8.4% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 3,828 people live per square mile of land across 13.6 square miles[2][3] — the 7th-least dense of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
35% of households rent and 65% own[1].
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Bothell stands out for the most flood reports nearby (3, tied with 3 other suburbs)[5], the 3rd-fastest growth since 2020 (8.4%)[2], and the 3rd-lowest renter share (35%)[1].
pest control help in Bothell: what to do next
Pest control contractors taking requests around Bothell cover ZIP codes 98011, 98021.
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Bothell by the numbers
| Measure | Bothell | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 8.4% | -0.4% | 9 pts faster |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 3 | 1 | 2 more |
| Renter-occupied | 35% | 45% | 10 pts lower |
| Detached single-family | 54% | 51% | 3 pts higher |
| Residents per sq mi | 3,828 | 4,016 | 5% less dense |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1985 | 7 years newer |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Seattle-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothell | 3,828 | 8.4% | 52,199 |
| Kirkland 5.3 mi | 5,471 | 5.7% | 97,410 |
| Lynnwood 5.9 mi | 5,349 | 9.2% | 42,132 |
| Edmonds 7.4 mi | 4,795 | -0.2% | 42,748 |
| Redmond 7.8 mi | 4,972 | 12.6% | 82,506 |
| Bellevue 12.3 mi | 4,606 | 1.5% | 154,193 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 20,533 |
| Detached single-family | 11,070 (54%) |
| Occupied homes | 19,448 |
| Owner-occupied | 12,738 (65%) |
| Renter-occupied | 6,710 (35%) |
| Median home value | $925,100 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,052 | 5.1% | ±325 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 3,778 | 18.4% | ±418 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 3,165 | 15.4% | ±370 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 3,000 | 14.6% | ±392 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 4,023 | 19.6% | ±519 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 2,613 | 12.7% | ±375 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,808 | 8.8% | ±290 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 552 | 2.7% | ±145 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 236 | 1.1% | ±153 |
| 1939 or earlier | 306 | 1.5% | ±133 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Bothell's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 98011 | 52% | 100% |
| 98021 | 46% | 62% |
Common Bothell pest control questions
My Bothell home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 24% of Bothell homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Bothell. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 35% of Bothell households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 98011 and 98021[4], King County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Kirkland (5.3 mi), Lynnwood (5.9 mi), and Edmonds (7.4 mi)[3].
My Bothell home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 24% of Bothell's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 3rd-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.