Pest control · Bolingbrook, Illinois
Pest control in Bolingbrook, IL
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 72% of Bolingbrook's homes are detached houses[1], and 6% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Bolingbrook, in Will County and DuPage County — ZIPs 60440, 60490, counts 74,803 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Bolingbrook at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 74,803[2]+1.2% since 2020
- County
- Will / DuPage[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 25.0 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 72%[1]the highest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 6%[1]the 7th-highest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 2,997[2][3]the 3rd-least dense of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 21%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +1.2%[2]the 2nd-fastest-growing of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 25.0 sq mi[3]city limits
What the local data means for pest control in Bolingbrook
Bolingbrook is one of the fastest-growing Chicago-metro suburbs tracked here: 74,803 people (2025 estimate), up 1.2% since 2020[2]. It covers 25.0 square miles (2,997 residents per square mile, the 13th densest), spans Will County and DuPage County, in ZIP codes 60440, 60490[3].
Building amid 1.2% 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.
Mail to Bolingbrook goes through 2 ZIP codes — 60440 (60% of the city's land), 60490 (37% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Naperville (5.1 mi NW), Downers Grove (8.6 mi NE) and Aurora (10.8 mi NW)[3].
72% of Bolingbrook's 24,498 housing units are detached houses[1] — the highest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Naperville (63%), Downers Grove (62%), and Aurora (59%). Perimeter, slab-edge and termite plans are mostly individual homeowner decisions here.
6% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 7th-highest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover; Naperville (8%), Downers Grove (7%), and Aurora (5%) nearby), and population changed +1.2% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 2,997 people live per square mile of land across 25.0 square miles[2][3] — the 3rd-least dense of the 15 Chicago-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, Bolingbrook records the highest share of detached houses (72%)[1], the 2nd-fastest growth since 2020 (1.2%)[2], the 2nd-newest housing (by median year built) (1989, tied with Orland Park)[1], and the 3rd-most spread-out settlement (2,997)[2][3].
Finding pest control help around Bolingbrook
Pest control contractors taking requests around Bolingbrook cover ZIP codes 60440, 60490.
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The data underneath this Bolingbrook page
| Measure | Bolingbrook | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2 pts faster |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 76 | 56 | 20 more |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,997 | 3,985 | 25% less dense |
| Detached single-family | 72% | 58% | 14 pts higher |
| Renter-occupied | 21% | 26% | 5 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1977 | 12 years newer |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook | 2,997 | 1.2% | 74,803 |
| Naperville 5.1 mi | 3,889 | 2.4% | 153,114 |
| Downers Grove 8.6 mi | 3,437 | 0.2% | 50,365 |
| Aurora 10.8 mi | 4,011 | 0.5% | 181,505 |
| Wheaton 11.7 mi | 4,776 | 0.1% | 54,065 |
| Joliet 12.0 mi | 2,298 | 1.2% | 152,241 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 24,498 |
| Detached single-family | 17,616 (72%) |
| Occupied homes | 23,959 |
| Owner-occupied | 18,948 (79%) |
| Renter-occupied | 5,011 (21%) |
| Median home value | $314,700 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 352 | 1.4% | ±164 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,085 | 4.4% | ±198 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 5,037 | 20.6% | ±488 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 5,574 | 22.8% | ±475 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 2,478 | 10.1% | ±365 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 7,044 | 28.8% | ±546 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 2,082 | 8.5% | ±321 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 355 | 1.4% | ±132 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 150 | 0.6% | ±99 |
| 1939 or earlier | 341 | 1.4% | ±161 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Bolingbrook's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 60440 | 60% | 98% |
| 60490 | 37% | 95% |
Common Bolingbrook pest control questions
My Bolingbrook home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 6% of Bolingbrook homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Bolingbrook. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 21% of Bolingbrook households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 60440 and 60490[4], Will County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Naperville (5.1 mi), Downers Grove (8.6 mi), and Aurora (10.8 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.