Pest control · Renton, Washington
Pest control in Renton, WA
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 51% of Renton's homes are detached houses[1], and 11% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Renton, in King County — ZIPs 98057, 98056, 98055, 98059, 98058, counts 104,975 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Renton pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 104,975[2]-1.8% since 2020
- County
- King[2]
- Land area
- 23.5 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 51%[1]the 8th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 11%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 46%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -1.8%[2]the 3rd-slowest-growing of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 23.5 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Renton
Renton is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 104,975 people (2025 estimate), down just 1.8% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 23.5 square miles holding 4,459 residents per square mile, the 7th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in King County, with ZIP codes 98057, 98056, 98055, 98059, 98058[3].
Building amid 1.8% 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.
Renton is split across 5 ZIP codes: 98057 (26% of the city's land), 98056 (23% of the city's land), 98055 (19% of the city's land), 98059 (16% of the city's land), 98058 (16% of the city's land)[4].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Kent (6.2 mi S), Issaquah (8.2 mi NE) and Bellevue (8.4 mi N)[3].
51% of Renton's 42,551 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 8th-highest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Kent (52%), Issaquah (35%), and Bellevue (46%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
11% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; Kent (10%), Issaquah (25%), and Bellevue (15%) nearby), and population changed -1.8% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 4,459 people live per square mile of land across 23.5 square miles[2][3] — the 7th-densest of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
46% of households rent and 54% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Renton has the 3rd-slowest growth since 2020 (-1.8%)[2].
Get pest control help in Renton
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Renton area — ZIP codes 98057, 98056, 98055, 98059, 98058.
Before you call: choosing a pest-control plan
Renton by the numbers
| Measure | Renton | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | -1.8% | -0.4% | 1 pts slower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 2 | 1 | 1 more |
| Residents per sq mi | 4,459 | 4,016 | 11% denser |
| Renter-occupied | 46% | 45% | 1 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1985 | 3 years newer |
| Detached single-family | 51% | 51% | same as median |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renton | 4,459 | -1.8% | 104,975 |
| Kent 6.2 mi | 4,016 | -0.4% | 134,871 |
| Issaquah 8.2 mi | 3,250 | -1.6% | 39,423 |
| Bellevue 8.4 mi | 4,606 | 1.5% | 154,193 |
| Sammamish 10.8 mi | 3,236 | -2.0% | 66,110 |
| Auburn 12.1 mi | 2,894 | -2.4% | 86,301 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 42,551 |
| Detached single-family | 21,605 (51%) |
| Occupied homes | 40,672 |
| Owner-occupied | 22,106 (54%) |
| Renter-occupied | 18,566 (46%) |
| Median home value | $672,600 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 266 | 0.6% | ±141 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 4,433 | 10.4% | ±494 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 8,399 | 19.7% | ±601 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 6,914 | 16.2% | ±655 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 5,902 | 13.9% | ±690 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 5,154 | 12.1% | ±606 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 5,320 | 12.5% | ±521 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 3,074 | 7.2% | ±440 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1,762 | 4.1% | ±350 |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,327 | 3.1% | ±271 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Renton's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 98057 | 26% | 100% |
| 98056 | 23% | 71% |
| 98055 | 19% | 100% |
| 98059 | 16% | 23% |
| 98058 | 16% | 20% |
Common Renton pest control questions
My Renton home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 11% of Renton homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Renton. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 46% of Renton households rent[1].
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.