Chester
Town in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Chester is a town in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, with 3,749 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 361 ft (110 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chester Center, 1.7 miles E.
- 3,749residents (2020 Census)
- 361 ftelevation · 110 m
- 16.1 sq miland area · 41.6 km²
- 234 / sq mipopulation density
- 06412main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Chester
Chester is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. The population was 3,749 at the 2020 census. The town center is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place (CDP). The name is a transfer from Chester, in England.
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Living in Chester
- Median household income
- $109,191
- Median home value
- $442,200
- Median rent
- $1,549/mo
- Median age
- 54
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Chester had 3,749 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,749 |
|---|---|
| Density | 234 per sq mi (90 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chester at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,749 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.05 sq mi (41.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4117° N, 72.4871° W |
| ZIP codes | 06412, 06417, 06438 |
| Official website | chesterct.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0913014300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chester
- Chester Center1.7 mi E
- Deep River3.1 mi S
- Deep River Center3.7 mi SE
- Killingworth5.4 mi SW
- Essex5.7 mi SE
- Haddam5.7 mi NW
- Essex Village6.2 mi SE
- Higganum6.6 mi NW
- East Haddam6.7 mi NE
- Moodus6.8 mi NE
- Westbrook7.5 mi S
- Lyme8.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chester
What county is Chester in?
Chester is in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Chester, CT?
3,749 people lived in Chester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chester, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06412. Other ZIP codes: 06417, 06438.
What is the elevation of Chester?
361 feet (110 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chester?
Chester Center (1.7 mi), Deep River (3.1 mi), Deep River Center (3.7 mi), Killingworth (5.4 mi), Essex (5.7 mi).
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