Pest control · Aurora, Illinois
Pest control in Aurora, IL
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 59% of Aurora's homes are detached houses[1], and 5% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Aurora, in Kane County and DuPage County and Will County and Kendall County — ZIPs 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503, counts 181,505 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Aurora at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 181,505[2]+0.5% since 2020
- County
- Kane / DuPage / Will / Kendall[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 45.2 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 59%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 5%[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 34%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +0.5%[2]the 5th-fastest-growing of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 45.2 sq mi[3]city limits
What Aurora's numbers say about pest control
Aurora is one of the fastest-growing Chicago-metro suburbs tracked here: 181,505 people (2025 estimate), up 0.5% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 45.2 square miles holding 4,011 residents per square mile, the 7th densest of the suburbs here; it spans Kane County and DuPage County and Will County and Kendall County, with ZIP codes 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, 60503[3].
Building amid 0.5% 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.
Aurora is split across 5 ZIP codes: 60506 (30% of the city's land), 60502 (22% of the city's land), 60505 (18% of the city's land), 60504 (18% of the city's land), 60503 (9% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Naperville (6.7 mi E), Bolingbrook (10.8 mi SE) and Wheaton (11.4 mi NE)[3].
59% of Aurora's 63,763 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 7th-highest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Naperville (63%), Bolingbrook (72%), and Wheaton (58%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
5% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover; Naperville (8%), Bolingbrook (6%), and Wheaton (5%) nearby), and population changed +0.5% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 4,011 people live per square mile of land across 45.2 square miles[2][3] — the 7th-densest of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
34% of households rent and 66% own[1].
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Aurora records the 3rd-highest renter share (34%)[1].
Finding pest control help around Aurora
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The Aurora numbers behind this page
| Measure | Aurora | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2 pts faster |
| Renter-occupied | 34% | 26% | 8 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 55 | 56 | 1 fewer |
| Detached single-family | 59% | 58% | 1 pts higher |
| Residents per sq mi | 4,011 | 3,985 | 1% denser |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1977 | 10 years newer |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Chicago-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 4,011 | 0.5% | 181,505 |
| Naperville 6.7 mi | 3,889 | 2.4% | 153,114 |
| Bolingbrook 10.8 mi | 2,997 | 1.2% | 74,803 |
| Wheaton 11.4 mi | 4,776 | 0.1% | 54,065 |
| Downers Grove 14.0 mi | 3,437 | 0.2% | 50,365 |
| Joliet 18.6 mi | 2,298 | 1.2% | 152,241 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 63,763 |
| Detached single-family | 37,408 (59%) |
| Occupied homes | 61,317 |
| Owner-occupied | 40,713 (66%) |
| Renter-occupied | 20,604 (34%) |
| Median home value | $274,800 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 438 | 0.7% | ±169 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 2,799 | 4.4% | ±377 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 12,568 | 19.7% | ±815 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 13,800 | 21.6% | ±881 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 7,076 | 11.1% | ±674 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 6,601 | 10.4% | ±562 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 4,621 | 7.2% | ±474 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 5,538 | 8.7% | ±647 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1,694 | 2.7% | ±291 |
| 1939 or earlier | 8,628 | 13.5% | ±669 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Aurora's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 60506 | 30% | 63% |
| 60502 | 22% | 87% |
| 60505 | 18% | 81% |
| 60504 | 18% | 93% |
| 60503 | 9% | 89% |
Aurora pest control questions
My Aurora home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 5% of Aurora homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Aurora. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 34% of Aurora households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 60506, 60502, 60505, 60504, and 60503[4], Kane County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Naperville (6.7 mi), Bolingbrook (10.8 mi), and Wheaton (11.4 mi)[3].
I rent in Aurora. Who arranges the repair?
34% of occupied Aurora homes are rented[1], the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Chicago-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.