Pest control · Arlington Heights, Illinois
Pest control in Arlington Heights, IL
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 53% of Arlington Heights's homes are detached houses[1], and 2% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Arlington Heights, in Cook County — ZIPs 60004, 60005, counts 76,216 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Arlington Heights pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 76,216[2]-1.9% since 2020
- County
- Cook[2]
- Land area
- 16.6 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 53%[1]the 4th-lowest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 2%[1]the 4th-lowest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 26%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -1.9%[2]the 6th-slowest-growing of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 16.6 sq mi[3]city limits
What Arlington Heights's numbers say about pest control
Arlington Heights counts 76,216 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack -1.9% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 16.6 square miles holding 4,587 residents per square mile, the 5th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Cook County, with ZIP codes 60004, 60005[3].
Building amid 1.9% 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.
Mail to Arlington Heights goes through 2 ZIP codes — 60004 (63% of the city's land), 60005 (36% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Palatine (3.5 mi W), Des Plaines (6.0 mi SE) and Schaumburg (7.1 mi SW)[3].
53% of Arlington Heights's 33,005 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 4th-lowest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Palatine (42%), Des Plaines (59%), and Schaumburg (35%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
2% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 4th-lowest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover; Palatine (2%), Des Plaines (6%), and Schaumburg (3%) nearby), and population changed -1.9% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 4,587 people live per square mile of land across 16.6 square miles[2][3] — the 5th-densest of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover. Close neighbours share fences, walls and pest pressure.
26% of households rent and 74% own[1].
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Arlington Heights by the numbers
| Measure | Arlington Heights | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | -1.9% | -1.3% | 1 pts slower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 47 | 56 | 9 fewer |
| Residents per sq mi | 4,587 | 3,985 | 15% denser |
| Detached single-family | 53% | 58% | 5 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1977 | 3 years older |
| Renter-occupied | 26% | 26% | same as median |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Chicago-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights | 4,587 | -1.9% | 76,216 |
| Palatine 3.5 mi | 4,669 | -3.0% | 65,842 |
| Des Plaines 6.0 mi | 4,128 | -3.1% | 58,772 |
| Schaumburg 7.1 mi | 3,985 | -1.9% | 77,249 |
| Skokie 13.1 mi | 6,612 | -1.9% | 66,544 |
| Evanston 15.2 mi | 9,819 | -2.2% | 76,380 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 33,005 |
| Detached single-family | 17,642 (53%) |
| Occupied homes | 31,466 |
| Owner-occupied | 23,288 (74%) |
| Renter-occupied | 8,178 (26%) |
| Median home value | $414,500 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 74 | 0.2% | ±51 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 734 | 2.2% | ±175 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,208 | 6.7% | ±373 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 3,042 | 9.2% | ±578 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 5,874 | 17.8% | ±639 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 7,486 | 22.7% | ±658 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 7,164 | 21.7% | ±539 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 4,192 | 12.7% | ±412 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 614 | 1.9% | ±170 |
| 1939 or earlier | 1,617 | 4.9% | ±345 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Arlington Heights's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 60004 | 63% | 95% |
| 60005 | 36% | 92% |
Arlington Heights pest control questions
My Arlington Heights home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 2% of Arlington Heights homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Arlington Heights. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 26% of Arlington Heights households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 60004 and 60005[4], Cook County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Palatine (3.5 mi), Des Plaines (6.0 mi), and Schaumburg (7.1 mi)[3].
A lot of Arlington Heights homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
64% of Arlington Heights's housing units were built before 1980, 19.5% before 1960[1] — the 5th-highest share of the 15 Chicago-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.
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.