Pest control · Des Plaines, Illinois
Pest control in Des Plaines, IL
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 59% of Des Plaines's homes are detached houses[1], and 6% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Des Plaines, in Cook County — ZIPs 60016, 60018, counts 58,772 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Des Plaines at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 58,772[2]-3.1% since 2020
- County
- Cook[2]
- Land area
- 14.2 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 59%[1]the 6th-highest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 6%[1]the 6th-highest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 22%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -3.1%[2]the slowest-growing of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 14.2 sq mi[3]city limits
What Des Plaines's numbers say about pest control
Des Plaines is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 58,772 people (2025 estimate), down just 3.1% since 2020[2]. The city spans 14.2 square miles at 4,128 residents per square mile (the 6th densest) and sits entirely in Cook County, served by ZIP codes 60016, 60018[3].
Building amid 3.1% 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 Des Plaines — 60016 (57% of the city's land), 60018 (42% of the city's land)[4].
The closest tracked neighbours are Arlington Heights (6.0 mi NW), Skokie (8.3 mi E) and Palatine (9.3 mi NW)[3].
59% of Des Plaines's 23,856 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 6th-highest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Arlington Heights (53%), Skokie (54%), and Palatine (42%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
6% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 6th-highest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover; Arlington Heights (2%), Skokie (2%), and Palatine (2%) nearby), and population changed -3.1% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 4,128 people live per square mile of land across 14.2 square miles[2][3] — the 6th-densest of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
22% of households rent and 78% own[1].
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Des Plaines stands out for the slowest growth since 2020 (-3.1%)[2] and the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1966)[1].
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The Des Plaines numbers behind this page
| Measure | Des Plaines | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | -3.1% | -1.3% | 2 pts slower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 71 | 56 | 15 more |
| Renter-occupied | 22% | 26% | 4 pts lower |
| Residents per sq mi | 4,128 | 3,985 | 4% denser |
| Detached single-family | 59% | 58% | 1 pts higher |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1977 | 11 years older |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines | 4,128 | -3.1% | 58,772 |
| Arlington Heights 6.0 mi | 4,587 | -1.9% | 76,216 |
| Skokie 8.3 mi | 6,612 | -1.9% | 66,544 |
| Palatine 9.3 mi | 4,669 | -3.0% | 65,842 |
| Schaumburg 9.4 mi | 3,985 | -1.9% | 77,249 |
| Evanston 10.6 mi | 9,819 | -2.2% | 76,380 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 23,856 |
| Detached single-family | 14,022 (59%) |
| Occupied homes | 22,537 |
| Owner-occupied | 17,645 (78%) |
| Renter-occupied | 4,892 (22%) |
| Median home value | $335,600 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 174 | 0.7% | ±120 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 1,370 | 5.7% | ±250 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,725 | 7.2% | ±315 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,774 | 7.4% | ±349 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,884 | 7.9% | ±284 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 2,926 | 12.3% | ±347 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 5,370 | 22.5% | ±419 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 4,993 | 20.9% | ±498 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1,505 | 6.3% | ±248 |
| 1939 or earlier | 2,135 | 8.9% | ±381 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Des Plaines's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 60016 | 57% | 67% |
| 60018 | 42% | 36% |
Des Plaines pest control questions
My Des Plaines home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 6% of Des Plaines homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Des Plaines. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 22% of Des Plaines households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 60016 and 60018[4], Cook County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Arlington Heights (6.0 mi), Skokie (8.3 mi), and Palatine (9.3 mi)[3].
A lot of Des Plaines homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
71% of Des Plaines's housing units were built before 1980, 36.2% before 1960[1] — the 3rd-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.