Pest control · University City, Missouri
Pest control in University City, MO
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 61% of University City's homes are detached houses[1], and 4% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. University City, in St. Louis County — ZIPs 63130, 63132, counts 34,657 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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University City pest control snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 34,657[2]-1.6% since 2020
- County
- St. Louis[2]
- Land area
- 5.9 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 61%[1]the 4th-lowest share of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 4%[1]the 5th-lowest share of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 44%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -1.6%[2]the 6th-slowest-growing of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 5.9 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in University City
University City counts 34,657 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack -1.6% since 2020[2]. It covers 5.9 square miles (5,893 residents per square mile, the 1st densest), sits entirely in St. Louis County, in ZIP codes 63130, 63132[3].
Building amid 1.6% 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 University City — 63130 (78% of the city's land), 63132 (17% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Webster Groves (5.6 mi S), Kirkwood (7.7 mi SW) and Maryland Heights (8.3 mi NW)[3].
61% of University City's 17,841 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 4th-lowest share of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Webster Groves (79%), Kirkwood (75%), and Maryland Heights (50%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
4% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 5th-lowest share of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover; Webster Groves (3%), Kirkwood (9%), and Maryland Heights (6%) nearby), and population changed -1.6% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 5,893 people live per square mile of land across 5.9 square miles[2][3] — the densest of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
44% of households rent and 56% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, University City stands out for the densest settlement (5,893)[2][3], the oldest housing (by median year built) (1949)[1], the most flood reports nearby (27)[5], and the highest renter share (44%)[1].
Finding pest control help around University City
Pest control contractors taking requests around University City cover ZIP codes 63130, 63132.
Before you pick up the phone: choosing a pest-control plan
University City by the numbers
| Measure | University City | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents per sq mi | 5,893 | 2,728 | 116% denser |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 27 | 14 | 13 more |
| Renter-occupied | 44% | 23% | 21 pts higher |
| Growth since 2020 | -1.6% | -1.3% | about the same |
| Detached single-family | 61% | 75% | 14 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1949 | 1977 | 28 years older |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University City | 5,893 | -1.6% | 34,657 |
| Webster Groves 5.6 mi | 3,967 | -2.3% | 23,450 |
| Kirkwood 7.7 mi | 3,194 | -0.5% | 29,331 |
| Maryland Heights 8.3 mi | 1,259 | -2.6% | 27,559 |
| Florissant 9.3 mi | 4,073 | -2.7% | 51,124 |
| Hazelwood 9.6 mi | 1,549 | -2.4% | 24,849 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 17,841 |
| Detached single-family | 10,843 (61%) |
| Occupied homes | 15,782 |
| Owner-occupied | 8,869 (56%) |
| Renter-occupied | 6,913 (44%) |
| Median home value | $306,700 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 108 | 0.6% | ±98 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 539 | 3.0% | ±206 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 405 | 2.3% | ±149 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 844 | 4.7% | ±236 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 798 | 4.5% | ±247 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 962 | 5.4% | ±288 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,335 | 7.5% | ±391 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 3,794 | 21.3% | ±435 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 2,259 | 12.7% | ±408 |
| 1939 or earlier | 6,797 | 38.1% | ±732 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of University City's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 63130 | 78% | 91% |
| 63132 | 17% | 19% |
Common University City pest control questions
My University City home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 4% of University City homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in University City. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 44% of University City households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 63130 and 63132[4], St. Louis County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Webster Groves (5.6 mi), Kirkwood (7.7 mi), and Maryland Heights (8.3 mi)[3].
A lot of University City homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
85% of University City's housing units were built before 1980, 72.0% before 1960[1] — the 2nd-highest share of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover. Older houses tend to have more gaps at the foundation, eaves and utility penetrations — ask the inspector to show you the entry points, not just treat.
I rent in University City. Who arranges the repair?
44% of occupied University City homes are rented[1], the highest share of the 15 St. Louis–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.