Pest control · Tinley Park, Illinois
Pest control in Tinley Park, IL
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 55% of Tinley Park's homes are detached houses[1], and 2% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Tinley Park, in Cook County and Will County — ZIPs 60477, 60487, counts 55,140 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Tinley Park at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 55,140[2]-1.6% since 2020
- County
- Cook / Will[2]city spans more than one county
- Land area
- 16.2 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 55%[1]the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 2%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 3,409[2][3]the 5th-least dense of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 13%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -1.6%[2]the 7th-slowest-growing of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 16.2 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Tinley Park data for pest control
Tinley Park counts 55,140 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack -1.6% since 2020[2]. It covers 16.2 square miles (3,409 residents per square mile, the 11th densest), spans Cook County and Will County, in ZIP codes 60477, 60487[3].
Building amid 1.6% 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 Tinley Park — 60477 (65% of the city's land), 60487 (35% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Orland Park (3.9 mi NW), Bolingbrook (17.6 mi NW) and Joliet (18.1 mi W)[3].
55% of Tinley Park's 23,146 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 6th-lowest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Orland Park (57%), Bolingbrook (72%), and Joliet (70%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
2% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover; Orland Park (8%), Bolingbrook (6%), and Joliet (6%) nearby), and population changed -1.6% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 3,409 people live per square mile of land across 16.2 square miles[2][3] — the 5th-least dense of the 15 Chicago-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
13% of households rent and 87% own[1].
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Tinley Park has the lowest renter share (13%)[1].
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Tinley Park by the numbers
| Measure | Tinley Park | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied | 13% | 26% | 13 pts lower |
| Growth since 2020 | -1.6% | -1.3% | about the same |
| Residents per sq mi | 3,409 | 3,985 | 14% less dense |
| Detached single-family | 55% | 58% | 3 pts lower |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 55 | 56 | 1 fewer |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1977 | 10 years newer |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tinley Park | 3,409 | -1.6% | 55,140 |
| Orland Park 3.9 mi | 2,629 | -1.3% | 57,954 |
| Bolingbrook 17.6 mi | 2,997 | 1.2% | 74,803 |
| Joliet 18.1 mi | 2,298 | 1.2% | 152,241 |
| Downers Grove 19.2 mi | 3,437 | 0.2% | 50,365 |
| Naperville 22.3 mi | 3,889 | 2.4% | 153,114 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 23,146 |
| Detached single-family | 12,645 (55%) |
| Occupied homes | 22,320 |
| Owner-occupied | 19,389 (87%) |
| Renter-occupied | 2,931 (13%) |
| Median home value | $299,900 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 76 | 0.3% | ±49 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 362 | 1.6% | ±117 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 4,899 | 21.2% | ±532 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 4,837 | 20.9% | ±493 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 4,196 | 18.1% | ±506 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 4,810 | 20.8% | ±586 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 1,768 | 7.6% | ±300 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,536 | 6.6% | ±244 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 292 | 1.3% | ±155 |
| 1939 or earlier | 370 | 1.6% | ±125 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Tinley Park's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 60477 | 65% | 73% |
| 60487 | 35% | 75% |
Tinley Park pest control questions
My Tinley Park home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 2% of Tinley Park homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Tinley Park. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 13% of Tinley Park households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 60477 and 60487[4], Cook County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Orland Park (3.9 mi), Bolingbrook (17.6 mi), and Joliet (18.1 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.