Chester
City in Howard County, Iowa
Chester is a city in Howard County, Iowa, with 139 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,227 ft (374 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lime Springs, 4.9 miles SE.
- 139residents (2020 Census)
- 1,227 ftelevation · 374 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 101 / sq mipopulation density
- 52134ZIP code
About Chester
Chester is a city in Howard County, Iowa, United States. The population was 139 in the 2020 census, a decrease of 7.9% from the 151 population in the 2000 census. Chester is located close to the state line from Minnesota.
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Living in Chester
- Median household income
- $63,438
- Median home value
- $120,800
- Median rent
- $579/mo
- Median age
- 34.4
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Chester had 139 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 139 |
|---|---|
| Density | 101 per sq mi (39 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chester at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Howard County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 139 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.38 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.4916° N, 92.3640° W |
| ZIP code | 52134 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1913125 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chester
- Lime Springs4.9 mi SE
- Le Roy, MN7.4 mi W
- Ostrander, MN9.0 mi N
- McIntire12.1 mi W
- Riceville13.1 mi SW
- Spring Valley, MN13.7 mi N
- Taopi, MN14.6 mi W
- Cresco14.9 mi SE
- Wykoff, MN15.8 mi N
- Meyer17.0 mi W
- Elma17.4 mi S
- Grand Meadow, MN18.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Chester
What county is Chester in?
Chester is in Howard County, Iowa.
What is the population of Chester, IA?
139 people lived in Chester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chester, IA?
The ZIP code of Chester is 52134.
What is the elevation of Chester?
1,227 feet (374 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chester?
Lime Springs (4.9 mi), Le Roy (7.4 mi), Ostrander (9.0 mi), McIntire (12.1 mi), Riceville (13.1 mi).
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