Pest control · Lakewood, Washington

Pest control in Lakewood, WA

Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 44% of Lakewood's homes are detached houses^[1], and 7% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Lakewood, in Pierce County — ZIPs 98499, 98498, counts 62,755 residents (2025 estimate)^[2].

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Lakewood at a glance for pest control

Population (2025 est.): 62,755^[2]-1.4% since 2020
County: Pierce^[2]
Land area: 17.1 sq mi^[3]
Population density: 3,678 / sq mi^[2]^[3]
Detached single-family homes: 44%^[1]the 4th-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
Homes built 2010 or later: 7%^[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
People per square mile of land: 3,678^[2]^[3]the 6th-least dense of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
Households renting: 52%^[1]2020–2024
Population change, 2020–2025: -1.4%^[2]the 5th-slowest-growing of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
Land area: 17.1 sq mi^[3]city limits

Reading the Lakewood data for pest control

Lakewood is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 62,755 people (2025 estimate), down just 1.4% since 2020^[2]. It covers 17.1 square miles (3,678 residents per square mile, the 10th densest), sits entirely in Pierce County, in ZIP codes 98499, 98498^[3].

Building amid 1.4% 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.

2 ZIP codes cover Lakewood — 98499 (51% of the city's land), 98498 (46% of the city's land)^[4].

The closest tracked neighbours are Puyallup (11.2 mi E), Federal Way (13.6 mi NE) and Auburn (17.8 mi NE)^[3].

44% of Lakewood's 28,591 housing units are detached houses^[1] — the 4th-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Puyallup (56%), Federal Way (49%), and Auburn (51%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.

7% of homes were built in 2010 or later^[1] (the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; Puyallup (13%), Federal Way (9%), and Auburn (15%) nearby), and population changed -1.4% from 2020 to 2025^[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.

About 3,678 people live per square mile of land across 17.1 square miles^[2]^[3] — the 6th-least dense of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.

52% of households rent and 48% own^[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.

Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Lakewood stands out for the fewest flood reports nearby (0, tied with 3 other suburbs)^[5], the 2nd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1975)^[1], and the 2nd-highest renter share (52%)^[1].

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The data underneath this Lakewood page

Lakewood next to the typical covered suburb (median of 15)^[2]^[5]^[1]^[3]
Measure	Lakewood	Median of 15	Difference
Growth since 2020	-1.4%	-0.4%	1 pts slower
Flood reports (10 mi)	0	1	1 fewer
Renter-occupied	52%	45%	8 pts higher
Detached single-family	44%	51%	6 pts lower
Residents per sq mi	3,678	4,016	8% less dense
Median year built	1975	1985	10 years older

Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Seattle-area suburbs, from the same sources.

Lakewood beside its nearest neighbours^[2]^[3]^[3]
City	People / sq mi	Growth since 2020	Population
Lakewood	3,678	-1.4%	62,755
Puyallup 11.2 mi	2,971	-0.7%	42,682
Federal Way 13.6 mi	4,469	-1.3%	99,729
Auburn 17.8 mi	2,894	-2.4%	86,301
Kent 21.5 mi	4,016	-0.4%	134,871
Renton 26.8 mi	4,459	-1.8%	104,975

Lakewood housing and households^[1]
Measure	Value
Housing units	28,591
Detached single-family	12,678 (44%)
Occupied homes	26,500
Owner-occupied	12,590 (48%)
Renter-occupied	13,910 (52%)
Median home value	$461,200

ACS 2020–2024 estimates.

When Lakewood's 28,591 housing units were built^[1]
Built	Units	Share	Margin of error
2020 or later	272	1.0%	±191
2010 to 2019	1,660	5.8%	±432
2000 to 2009	2,815	9.8%	±483
1990 to 1999	3,154	11.0%	±583
1980 to 1989	3,862	13.5%	±595
1970 to 1979	5,218	18.3%	±645
1960 to 1969	5,238	18.3%	±610
1950 to 1959	4,279	15.0%	±580
1940 to 1949	1,300	4.5%	±329
1939 or earlier	793	2.8%	±277

ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.

ZIP code areas covering Lakewood^[4]
ZIP (ZCTA)	Share of Lakewood's land	Share of the ZIP inside the city
98499	51%	98%
98498	46%	79%

Common Lakewood pest control questions

My Lakewood home is new — do I need termite protection?

Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 7% of Lakewood homes were built in 2010 or later^[1].

I rent in Lakewood. Who pays for pest control?

Your lease decides. 52% of Lakewood households rent^[1].

Which areas does this page cover?

ZIP 98499 and 98498^[4], Pierce County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Puyallup (11.2 mi), Federal Way (13.6 mi), and Auburn (17.8 mi)^[3].

A lot of Lakewood homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?

59% of Lakewood's housing units were built before 1980, 22.3% before 1960^[1] — the 2nd-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.

I rent in Lakewood. Who arranges the repair?

52% of occupied Lakewood homes are rented^[1], the 2nd-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

Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.