Chester
City in Randolph County, Illinois
Chester is a city in Randolph County, Illinois, with 6,814 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 676 ft (206 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kaskaskia, 4.8 miles W.
- 6,814residents (2020 Census)
- 676 ftelevation · 206 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 14.9 km²
- 1,181 / sq mipopulation density
- 62233ZIP code
About Chester
Chester is a city in and the county seat of Randolph County, Illinois, United States, on a bluff above the Mississippi River. The population was 6,814 at the 2020 census. It lies 61 miles (98 km) south of St. Louis, Missouri.
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Living in Chester
- Median household income
- $80,625
- Median home value
- $111,700
- Median rent
- $760/mo
- Median age
- 43.5
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Chester had 6,814 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,814 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,181 per sq mi (456 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chester at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Randolph County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,814 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.77 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9258° N, 89.8277° W |
| ZIP code | 62233 |
| Official website | chesterill.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1713139 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chester
- Kaskaskia4.8 mi W
- Lithium, MO7.3 mi SW
- Ellis Grove7.4 mi NW
- St. Mary, MO7.6 mi SW
- Rockwood9.6 mi SE
- Steeleville10.7 mi NE
- Brewer, MO11.0 mi SW
- Evansville12.6 mi NW
- Ste. Genevieve, MO12.7 mi W
- Ozora, MO12.9 mi W
- Percy13.0 mi NE
- Willisville13.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chester
What county is Chester in?
Chester is in Randolph County, Illinois.
What is the population of Chester, IL?
6,814 people lived in Chester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chester, IL?
The ZIP code of Chester is 62233.
What is the elevation of Chester?
676 feet (206 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chester?
Kaskaskia (4.8 mi), Lithium (7.3 mi), Ellis Grove (7.4 mi), St. Mary (7.6 mi), Rockwood (9.6 mi).
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