Pest control · Redmond, Washington
Pest control in Redmond, WA
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 36% of Redmond's homes are detached houses[1], and 27% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Redmond, in King County — ZIP 98052, counts 82,506 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Redmond at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 82,506[2]+12.6% since 2020
- County
- King[2]
- Land area
- 16.6 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 36%[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 27%[1]the highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 57%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +12.6%[2]the fastest-growing of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 16.6 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Redmond
Redmond is one of the fastest-growing Seattle-metro suburbs tracked here: 82,506 people (2025 estimate), up 12.6% since 2020[2]. The city spans 16.6 square miles at 4,972 residents per square mile (the 3rd densest) and sits entirely in King County, served by ZIP code 98052[3].
Building amid 12.6% 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.
One ZIP code covers the whole city: 98052[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Kirkland (4.3 mi W), Bellevue (5.9 mi S) and Sammamish (6.8 mi SE)[3].
36% of Redmond's 35,104 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Kirkland (54%), Bellevue (46%), and Sammamish (81%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
27% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; Kirkland (13%), Bellevue (15%), and Sammamish (13%) nearby), and population changed +12.6% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 4,972 people live per square mile of land across 16.6 square miles[2][3] — the 3rd-densest of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
57% of households rent and 43% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Redmond records the fastest growth since 2020 (12.6%)[2], the most flood reports nearby (3, tied with 3 other suburbs)[5], the highest renter share (57%)[1], and the 2nd-lowest share of detached houses (36%)[1].
Get pest control help in Redmond
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Redmond area — ZIP code 98052.
Before you pick up the phone: choosing a pest-control plan
The Redmond numbers behind this page
| Measure | Redmond | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 12.6% | -0.4% | 13 pts faster |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 3 | 1 | 2 more |
| Detached single-family | 36% | 51% | 14 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 57% | 45% | 12 pts higher |
| Residents per sq mi | 4,972 | 4,016 | 24% denser |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1985 | 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond | 4,972 | 12.6% | 82,506 |
| Kirkland 4.3 mi | 5,471 | 5.7% | 97,410 |
| Bellevue 5.9 mi | 4,606 | 1.5% | 154,193 |
| Sammamish 6.8 mi | 3,236 | -2.0% | 66,110 |
| Bothell 7.8 mi | 3,828 | 8.4% | 52,199 |
| Issaquah 9.7 mi | 3,250 | -1.6% | 39,423 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 35,104 |
| Detached single-family | 12,738 (36%) |
| Occupied homes | 33,100 |
| Owner-occupied | 14,302 (43%) |
| Renter-occupied | 18,798 (57%) |
| Median home value | $1,167,800 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1,707 | 4.9% | ±405 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 7,766 | 22.1% | ±727 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 4,698 | 13.4% | ±460 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 4,872 | 13.9% | ±520 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 6,966 | 19.8% | ±636 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 5,641 | 16.1% | ±597 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 2,583 | 7.4% | ±378 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 248 | 0.7% | ±110 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 49 | 0.1% | ±67 |
| 1939 or earlier | 574 | 1.6% | ±291 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Redmond's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 98052 | 90% | 73% |
Redmond pest control questions
My Redmond home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 27% of Redmond homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Redmond. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 57% of Redmond households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 98052[4], King County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Kirkland (4.3 mi), Bellevue (5.9 mi), and Sammamish (6.8 mi)[3].
My Redmond home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 27% of Redmond's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
I rent in Redmond. Who arranges the repair?
57% of occupied Redmond homes are rented[1], the 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
- 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.