Pest control · St. Peters, Missouri
Pest control in St. Peters, MO
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 68% of St. Peters's homes are detached houses[1], and 12% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. St. Peters, in St. Charles County — ZIPs 63376, 63304, counts 61,479 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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St. Peters pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 61,479[2]+6.5% since 2020
- County
- St. Charles[2]
- Land area
- 22.5 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 68%[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 12%[1]the 5th-highest share of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 21%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +6.5%[2]the 3rd-fastest-growing of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 22.5 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the St. Peters data for pest control
St. Peters is one of the fastest-growing St. Louis–metro suburbs tracked here: 61,479 people (2025 estimate), up 6.5% since 2020[2]. It covers 22.5 square miles (2,728 residents per square mile, the 8th densest), sits entirely in St. Charles County, in ZIP codes 63376, 63304[3].
Building amid 6.5% 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.
2 ZIP codes cover St. Peters — 63376 (85% of the city's land), 63304 (11% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are St. Charles (4.9 mi E), O'Fallon (6.3 mi W) and Maryland Heights (8.4 mi SE)[3].
68% of St. Peters's 25,557 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 7th-lowest share of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover; nearby, St. Charles (59%), O'Fallon (75%), and Maryland Heights (50%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
12% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 5th-highest share of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover; St. Charles (15%), O'Fallon (20%), and Maryland Heights (6%) nearby), and population changed +6.5% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Many owners here can still check for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty.
About 2,728 people live per square mile of land across 22.5 square miles[2][3] — the 8th-densest of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
21% of households rent and 79% own[1].
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, St. Peters records the 3rd-fastest growth since 2020 (6.5%)[2].
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St. Peters by the numbers
| Measure | St. Peters | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 6.5% | -1.3% | 8 pts faster |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 8 | 14 | 6 fewer |
| Detached single-family | 68% | 75% | 7 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 21% | 23% | 2 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1977 | 11 years newer |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,728 | 2,728 | same as median |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peters | 2,728 | 6.5% | 61,479 |
| St. Charles 4.9 mi | 2,875 | 2.7% | 72,561 |
| O'Fallon 6.3 mi | 3,101 | 5.2% | 96,101 |
| Maryland Heights 8.4 mi | 1,259 | -2.6% | 27,559 |
| Chesterfield 8.7 mi | 1,550 | -1.4% | 49,309 |
| Lake St. Louis 9.8 mi | 2,233 | 14.4% | 19,129 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 25,557 |
| Detached single-family | 17,332 (68%) |
| Occupied homes | 24,591 |
| Owner-occupied | 19,435 (79%) |
| Renter-occupied | 5,156 (21%) |
| Median home value | $269,900 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 364 | 1.4% | ±130 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 2,595 | 10.2% | ±384 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 3,348 | 13.1% | ±562 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 4,956 | 19.4% | ±503 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 7,831 | 30.6% | ±645 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 5,274 | 20.6% | ±508 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 492 | 1.9% | ±150 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 285 | 1.1% | ±100 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 160 | 0.6% | ±114 |
| 1939 or earlier | 252 | 1.0% | ±133 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of St. Peters's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 63376 | 85% | 48% |
| 63304 | 11% | 5% |
pest control questions from St. Peters homeowners
My St. Peters home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 12% of St. Peters homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in St. Peters. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 21% of St. Peters households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 63376 and 63304[4], St. Charles County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: St. Charles (4.9 mi), O'Fallon (6.3 mi), and Maryland Heights (8.4 mi)[3].
My St. Peters home is fairly new — could the termite pre-treatment still be under warranty?
Possibly: 12% of St. Peters's housing units were built in 2010 or later[1], the 5th-highest share of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
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.