Pest control · Puyallup, Washington
Pest control in Puyallup, WA
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 56% of Puyallup's homes are detached houses[1], and 13% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Puyallup, in Pierce County — ZIPs 98371, 98372, 98374, 98373, counts 42,682 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Puyallup at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 42,682[2]-0.7% since 2020
- County
- Pierce[2]
- Land area
- 14.4 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 56%[1]the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 13%[1]the 6th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 2,971[2][3]the 2nd-least dense of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 48%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -0.7%[2]the 7th-slowest-growing of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 14.4 sq mi[3]city limits
What Puyallup's numbers say about pest control
Puyallup counts 42,682 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack -0.7% since 2020[2]. It covers 14.4 square miles (2,971 residents per square mile, the 14th densest), sits entirely in Pierce County, in ZIP codes 98371, 98372, 98374, 98373[3].
Building amid 0.7% 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.
4 ZIP codes cover Puyallup — 98371 (37% of the city's land), 98372 (31% of the city's land), 98374 (19% of the city's land), 98373 (13% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Federal Way (9.4 mi N), Auburn (9.5 mi NE) and Lakewood (11.2 mi W)[3].
56% of Puyallup's 17,460 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Federal Way (49%), Auburn (51%), and Lakewood (44%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
13% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 6th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; Federal Way (9%), Auburn (15%), and Lakewood (7%) nearby), and population changed -0.7% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 2,971 people live per square mile of land across 14.4 square miles[2][3] — the 2nd-least dense of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
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, Puyallup records the fewest flood reports nearby (0, tied with 3 other suburbs)[5], the 2nd-most spread-out settlement (2,971)[2][3], and the 3rd-highest share of detached houses (56%)[1].
Finding pest control help around Puyallup
Pest control contractors taking requests around Puyallup cover ZIP codes 98371, 98372, 98374, 98373.
Before you pick up the phone: choosing a pest-control plan
The data underneath this Puyallup page
| Measure | Puyallup | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 0 | 1 | 1 fewer |
| Growth since 2020 | -0.7% | -0.4% | about the same |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,971 | 4,016 | 26% less dense |
| Detached single-family | 56% | 51% | 6 pts higher |
| Renter-occupied | 48% | 45% | 3 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1985 | 2 years newer |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puyallup | 2,971 | -0.7% | 42,682 |
| Federal Way 9.4 mi | 4,469 | -1.3% | 99,729 |
| Auburn 9.5 mi | 2,894 | -2.4% | 86,301 |
| Lakewood 11.2 mi | 3,678 | -1.4% | 62,755 |
| Kent 15.0 mi | 4,016 | -0.4% | 134,871 |
| Renton 21.2 mi | 4,459 | -1.8% | 104,975 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 17,460 |
| Detached single-family | 9,836 (56%) |
| Occupied homes | 16,570 |
| Owner-occupied | 8,639 (52%) |
| Renter-occupied | 7,931 (48%) |
| Median home value | $551,800 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 303 | 1.7% | ±123 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,990 | 11.4% | ±321 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,451 | 14.0% | ±382 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 2,999 | 17.2% | ±386 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 2,856 | 16.4% | ±388 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 2,620 | 15.0% | ±416 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,361 | 7.8% | ±322 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,018 | 5.8% | ±203 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 618 | 3.5% | ±170 |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,244 | 7.1% | ±261 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Puyallup's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 98371 | 37% | 45% |
| 98372 | 31% | 33% |
| 98374 | 19% | 16% |
| 98373 | 13% | 19% |
Common Puyallup pest control questions
My Puyallup home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 13% of Puyallup homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Puyallup. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 48% of Puyallup households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 98371, 98372, 98374, and 98373[4], Pierce County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Federal Way (9.4 mi), Auburn (9.5 mi), and Lakewood (11.2 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.