Pest control · Schaumburg, Illinois
Pest control in Schaumburg, IL
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 35% of Schaumburg's homes are detached houses[1], and 3% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Schaumburg, in Cook County and DuPage County — ZIPs 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195, counts 77,249 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Schaumburg at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 77,249[2]-1.9% since 2020
- County
- Cook / DuPage[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 19.4 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 35%[1]the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 3%[1]the 5th-lowest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 37%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -1.9%[2]the 4th-slowest-growing of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 19.4 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Schaumburg data for pest control
Schaumburg is one of the most established suburbs tracked here — 77,249 people (2025 estimate), down just 1.9% since 2020[2]. It covers 19.4 square miles (3,985 residents per square mile, the 8th densest), spans Cook County and DuPage County, in ZIP codes 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195[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.
Schaumburg is split across 4 ZIP codes: 60193 (42% of the city's land), 60173 (30% of the city's land), 60194 (19% of the city's land), 60195 (5% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Palatine (6.4 mi N), Arlington Heights (7.1 mi NE) and Des Plaines (9.4 mi E)[3].
35% of Schaumburg's 33,346 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 2nd-lowest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Palatine (42%), Arlington Heights (53%), and Des Plaines (59%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
3% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 5th-lowest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover; Palatine (2%), Arlington Heights (2%), and Des Plaines (6%) nearby), and population changed -1.9% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 3,985 people live per square mile of land across 19.4 square miles[2][3] — the 8th-densest of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
37% of households rent and 63% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Schaumburg records the 2nd-lowest share of detached houses (35%)[1] and the 2nd-highest renter share (37%)[1].
Finding pest control help around Schaumburg
Requests go to Pest control contractors serving the Schaumburg area — ZIP codes 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195.
Before you call: choosing a pest-control plan
The data underneath this Schaumburg page
| Measure | Schaumburg | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | -1.9% | -1.3% | 1 pts slower |
| Renter-occupied | 37% | 26% | 11 pts higher |
| Detached single-family | 35% | 58% | 23 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 44 | 56 | 12 fewer |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1977 | 2 years newer |
| Residents per sq mi | 3,985 | 3,985 | same as median |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Chicago-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schaumburg | 3,985 | -1.9% | 77,249 |
| Palatine 6.4 mi | 4,669 | -3.0% | 65,842 |
| Arlington Heights 7.1 mi | 4,587 | -1.9% | 76,216 |
| Des Plaines 9.4 mi | 4,128 | -3.1% | 58,772 |
| Wheaton 12.0 mi | 4,776 | 0.1% | 54,065 |
| Elgin 12.4 mi | 3,019 | 0.6% | 115,476 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 33,346 |
| Detached single-family | 11,630 (35%) |
| Occupied homes | 31,655 |
| Owner-occupied | 19,926 (63%) |
| Renter-occupied | 11,729 (37%) |
| Median home value | $330,400 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 244 | 0.7% | ±86 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 714 | 2.1% | ±216 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,696 | 5.1% | ±308 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 5,532 | 16.6% | ±586 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 7,413 | 22.2% | ±596 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 12,589 | 37.8% | ±773 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 3,793 | 11.4% | ±383 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 724 | 2.2% | ±268 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 347 | 1.0% | ±176 |
| 1939 or earlier | 294 | 0.9% | ±109 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Schaumburg's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 60193 | 42% | 91% |
| 60173 | 30% | 91% |
| 60194 | 19% | 100% |
| 60195 | 5% | 56% |
Schaumburg pest control questions
My Schaumburg home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 3% of Schaumburg homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Schaumburg. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 37% of Schaumburg households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, and 60195[4], Cook County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Palatine (6.4 mi), Arlington Heights (7.1 mi), and Des Plaines (9.4 mi)[3].
I rent in Schaumburg. Who arranges the repair?
37% of occupied Schaumburg homes are rented[1], the 2nd-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.