Pest control · Kent, Washington
Pest control in Kent, WA
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 52% of Kent's homes are detached houses[1], and 10% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Kent, in King County — ZIPs 98032, 98031, 98030, 98042, counts 134,871 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Kent at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 134,871[2]-0.4% since 2020
- County
- King[2]
- Land area
- 33.6 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 52%[1]the 6th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 10%[1]the 5th-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 43%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -0.4%[2]the 8th-fastest-growing of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 33.6 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Kent data for pest control
Kent counts 134,871 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack -0.4% since 2020[2]. It covers 33.6 square miles (4,016 residents per square mile, the 8th densest), sits entirely in King County, in ZIP codes 98032, 98031, 98030, 98042[3].
Building amid 0.4% 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.
Mail to Kent goes through 4 ZIP codes — 98032 (43% of the city's land), 98031 (23% of the city's land), 98030 (19% of the city's land), 98042 (13% of the city's land)[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Auburn (5.9 mi S), Renton (6.2 mi N) and Federal Way (7.9 mi SW)[3].
52% of Kent's 49,652 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 6th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Auburn (51%), Renton (51%), and Federal Way (49%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
10% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 5th-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; Auburn (15%), Renton (11%), and Federal Way (9%) nearby), and population changed -0.4% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 4,016 people live per square mile of land across 33.6 square miles[2][3] — the 8th-densest of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
43% of households rent and 57% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Finding pest control help around Kent
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Kent area — ZIP codes 98032, 98031, 98030, 98042.
Before you call: choosing a pest-control plan
The Kent numbers behind this page
| Measure | Kent | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 2 | 1 | 1 more |
| Renter-occupied | 43% | 45% | 2 pts lower |
| Detached single-family | 52% | 51% | 1 pts higher |
| Residents per sq mi | 4,016 | 4,016 | same as median |
| Growth since 2020 | -0.4% | -0.4% | same as median |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1985 | same as median |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 4,016 | -0.4% | 134,871 |
| Auburn 5.9 mi | 2,894 | -2.4% | 86,301 |
| Renton 6.2 mi | 4,459 | -1.8% | 104,975 |
| Federal Way 7.9 mi | 4,469 | -1.3% | 99,729 |
| Issaquah 13.2 mi | 3,250 | -1.6% | 39,423 |
| Bellevue 14.6 mi | 4,606 | 1.5% | 154,193 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 49,652 |
| Detached single-family | 25,845 (52%) |
| Occupied homes | 47,156 |
| Owner-occupied | 26,961 (57%) |
| Renter-occupied | 20,195 (43%) |
| Median home value | $587,800 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 527 | 1.1% | ±202 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 4,358 | 8.8% | ±400 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 5,970 | 12.0% | ±601 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 9,049 | 18.2% | ±740 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 10,619 | 21.4% | ±776 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 8,305 | 16.7% | ±797 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 6,865 | 13.8% | ±856 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 2,257 | 4.5% | ±417 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 632 | 1.3% | ±279 |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,070 | 2.2% | ±344 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Kent's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 98032 | 43% | 86% |
| 98031 | 23% | 100% |
| 98030 | 19% | 87% |
| 98042 | 13% | 16% |
pest control questions from Kent homeowners
My Kent home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 10% of Kent homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Kent. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 43% of Kent households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 98032, 98031, 98030, and 98042[4], King County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Auburn (5.9 mi), Renton (6.2 mi), and Federal Way (7.9 mi)[3].
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.