Pest control · Wildwood, Missouri
Pest control in Wildwood, MO
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 92% of Wildwood's homes are detached houses[1], and 6% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Wildwood, in St. Louis County — ZIPs 63038, 63005, 63069, 63040, counts 34,955 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Wildwood at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 34,955[2]-1.3% since 2020
- County
- St. Louis[2]
- Land area
- 67.0 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 92%[1]the highest share of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 6%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 8%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -1.3%[2]the 8th-fastest-growing of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 67.0 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Wildwood
Wildwood counts 34,955 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack -1.3% since 2020[2]. It covers 67.0 square miles (521 residents per square mile, the 15th densest), sits entirely in St. Louis County, in ZIP codes 63038, 63005, 63069, 63040[3].
Building amid 1.3% 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.
Wildwood is split across 4 ZIP codes: 63038 (31% of the city's land), 63005 (27% of the city's land), 63069 (19% of the city's land), 63040 (7% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Ballwin (6.5 mi E), Chesterfield (7.5 mi NE) and Kirkwood (13.3 mi E)[3].
92% of Wildwood's 13,391 housing units are detached houses[1] — the highest share of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover; nearby, Ballwin (81%), Chesterfield (63%), and Kirkwood (75%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
6% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 6th-lowest share of the 15 St. Louis–area suburbs we cover; Ballwin (3%), Chesterfield (6%), and Kirkwood (9%) nearby), and population changed -1.3% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 521 people live per square mile of land across 67.0 square miles[2][3] — the 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.
8% of households rent and 92% own[1].
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Wildwood records the highest share of detached houses (92%)[1], the most spread-out settlement (521)[2][3], and the lowest renter share (8%)[1].
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Wildwood by the numbers
| Measure | Wildwood | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents per sq mi | 521 | 2,728 | 81% less dense |
| Renter-occupied | 8% | 23% | 15 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 18 | 14 | 4 more |
| Detached single-family | 92% | 75% | 17 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1977 | 15 years newer |
| Growth since 2020 | -1.3% | -1.3% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood | 521 | -1.3% | 34,955 |
| Ballwin 6.5 mi | 3,402 | -2.5% | 30,901 |
| Chesterfield 7.5 mi | 1,550 | -1.4% | 49,309 |
| Kirkwood 13.3 mi | 3,194 | -0.5% | 29,331 |
| O'Fallon 14.2 mi | 3,101 | 5.2% | 96,101 |
| Maryland Heights 14.3 mi | 1,259 | -2.6% | 27,559 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 13,391 |
| Detached single-family | 12,278 (92%) |
| Occupied homes | 12,851 |
| Owner-occupied | 11,800 (92%) |
| Renter-occupied | 1,051 (8%) |
| Median home value | $495,800 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 63 | 0.5% | ±46 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 680 | 5.1% | ±179 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,823 | 13.6% | ±256 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 5,087 | 38.0% | ±375 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 3,677 | 27.5% | ±357 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 1,151 | 8.6% | ±361 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 237 | 1.8% | ±112 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 215 | 1.6% | ±118 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 185 | 1.4% | ±131 |
| 1939 or earlier | 273 | 2.0% | ±107 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Wildwood's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 63038 | 31% | 100% |
| 63005 | 27% | 49% |
| 63069 | 19% | 19% |
| 63040 | 7% | 100% |
pest control questions from Wildwood homeowners
My Wildwood home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 6% of Wildwood homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Wildwood. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 8% of Wildwood households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 63038, 63005, 63069, and 63040[4], St. Louis County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Ballwin (6.5 mi), Chesterfield (7.5 mi), and Kirkwood (13.3 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.