Pest control · Chesterfield, Missouri
Pest control in Chesterfield, MO
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 63% of Chesterfield's homes are detached houses[1], and 6% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Chesterfield, in St. Louis County — ZIPs 63017, 63005, counts 49,309 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Chesterfield pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 49,309[2]-1.4% since 2020
- County
- St. Louis[2]
- Land area
- 31.8 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 63%[1]the 5th-lowest share of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 6%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 1,550[2][3]the 4th-least dense of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 22%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -1.4%[2]the 7th-slowest-growing of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 31.8 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Chesterfield
Chesterfield counts 49,309 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack -1.4% since 2020[2]. The city spans 31.8 square miles at 1,550 residents per square mile (the 12th densest) and sits entirely in St. Louis County, served by ZIP codes 63017, 63005[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 Chesterfield — 63017 (50% of the city's land), 63005 (47% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Ballwin (4.6 mi S), Maryland Heights (6.9 mi NE) and Wildwood (7.5 mi SW)[3].
63% of Chesterfield's 21,603 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 5th-lowest share of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Ballwin (81%), Maryland Heights (50%), and Wildwood (92%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
6% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 7th-highest share of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover; Ballwin (3%), Maryland Heights (6%), and Wildwood (6%) nearby), and population changed -1.4% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 1,550 people live per square mile of land across 31.8 square miles[2][3] — the 4th-least dense of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
22% of households rent and 78% own[1].
pest control help in Chesterfield: what to do next
Pest control contractors taking requests around Chesterfield cover ZIP codes 63017, 63005.
Before you call: choosing a pest-control plan
The Chesterfield numbers behind this page
| Measure | Chesterfield | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents per sq mi | 1,550 | 2,728 | 43% less dense |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 11 | 14 | 3 fewer |
| Detached single-family | 63% | 75% | 12 pts lower |
| Growth since 2020 | -1.4% | -1.3% | about the same |
| Renter-occupied | 22% | 23% | about the same |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1977 | 5 years newer |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered St. Louis–area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 1,550 | -1.4% | 49,309 |
| Ballwin 4.6 mi | 3,402 | -2.5% | 30,901 |
| Maryland Heights 6.9 mi | 1,259 | -2.6% | 27,559 |
| Wildwood 7.5 mi | 521 | -1.3% | 34,955 |
| St. Peters 8.7 mi | 2,728 | 6.5% | 61,479 |
| Kirkwood 10.0 mi | 3,194 | -0.5% | 29,331 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 21,603 |
| Detached single-family | 13,510 (63%) |
| Occupied homes | 20,811 |
| Owner-occupied | 16,143 (78%) |
| Renter-occupied | 4,668 (22%) |
| Median home value | $472,500 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 480 | 2.2% | ±177 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 905 | 4.2% | ±259 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,184 | 10.1% | ±327 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 3,143 | 14.5% | ±459 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 4,891 | 22.6% | ±461 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 6,895 | 31.9% | ±596 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 2,397 | 11.1% | ±271 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 332 | 1.5% | ±128 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 74 | 0.3% | ±46 |
| 1939 or earlier | 302 | 1.4% | ±226 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Chesterfield's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 63017 | 50% | 83% |
| 63005 | 47% | 41% |
Common Chesterfield pest control questions
My Chesterfield home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 6% of Chesterfield homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Chesterfield. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 22% of Chesterfield households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 63017 and 63005[4], St. Louis County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Ballwin (4.6 mi), Maryland Heights (6.9 mi), and Wildwood (7.5 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.