Pest control · Edmonds, Washington
Pest control in Edmonds, WA
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 60% of Edmonds's homes are detached houses[1], and 5% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Edmonds, in Snohomish County — ZIPs 98026, 98020, counts 42,748 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Edmonds pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 42,748[2]-0.2% since 2020
- County
- Snohomish[2]
- Land area
- 8.9 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 60%[1]the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 5%[1]the lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 29%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -0.2%[2]the 7th-fastest-growing of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 8.9 sq mi[3]city limits
What Edmonds's numbers say about pest control
Edmonds counts 42,748 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack -0.2% since 2020[2]. The city spans 8.9 square miles at 4,795 residents per square mile (the 4th densest) and sits entirely in Snohomish County, served by ZIP codes 98026, 98020[3].
Building amid 0.2% 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.
2 ZIP codes cover Edmonds — 98026 (56% of the city's land), 98020 (44% of the city's land)[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Lynnwood (2.7 mi NE), Bothell (7.4 mi E) and Kirkland (10.6 mi SE)[3].
60% of Edmonds's 19,479 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Lynnwood (45%), Bothell (54%), and Kirkland (54%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
5% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; Lynnwood (12%), Bothell (24%), and Kirkland (13%) nearby), and population changed -0.2% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 4,795 people live per square mile of land across 8.9 square miles[2][3] — the 4th-densest of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
29% of households rent and 71% own[1].
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Edmonds has the oldest housing (by median year built) (1974)[1], the 2nd-highest share of detached houses (60%)[1], and the 2nd-lowest renter share (29%)[1].
pest control help in Edmonds: what to do next
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Edmonds by the numbers
| Measure | Edmonds | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 2 | 1 | 1 more |
| Growth since 2020 | -0.2% | -0.4% | about the same |
| Renter-occupied | 29% | 45% | 16 pts lower |
| Residents per sq mi | 4,795 | 4,016 | 19% denser |
| Detached single-family | 60% | 51% | 10 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1985 | 11 years older |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds | 4,795 | -0.2% | 42,748 |
| Lynnwood 2.7 mi | 5,349 | 9.2% | 42,132 |
| Bothell 7.4 mi | 3,828 | 8.4% | 52,199 |
| Kirkland 10.6 mi | 5,471 | 5.7% | 97,410 |
| Everett 12.9 mi | 3,380 | 2.8% | 113,567 |
| Redmond 14.5 mi | 4,972 | 12.6% | 82,506 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 19,479 |
| Detached single-family | 11,767 (60%) |
| Occupied homes | 18,627 |
| Owner-occupied | 13,198 (71%) |
| Renter-occupied | 5,429 (29%) |
| Median home value | $890,100 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 147 | 0.8% | ±79 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 881 | 4.5% | ±216 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,602 | 8.2% | ±328 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 2,349 | 12.1% | ±390 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 2,675 | 13.7% | ±498 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 3,350 | 17.2% | ±421 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 4,845 | 24.9% | ±490 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 2,456 | 12.6% | ±340 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 678 | 3.5% | ±217 |
| 1939 or earlier | 496 | 2.5% | ±151 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Edmonds's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 98026 | 56% | 53% |
| 98020 | 44% | 76% |
Common Edmonds pest control questions
My Edmonds home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 5% of Edmonds homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Edmonds. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 29% of Edmonds households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 98026 and 98020[4], Snohomish County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Lynnwood (2.7 mi), Bothell (7.4 mi), and Kirkland (10.6 mi)[3].
A lot of Edmonds homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
61% of Edmonds's housing units were built before 1980, 18.6% before 1960[1] — the 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.
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.