Chester
Town in Penobscot County, Maine
Chester is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, with 549 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 226 ft (69 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lincoln, 6.1 miles SE.
- 549residents (2020 Census)
- 226 ftelevation · 69 m
- 45.8 sq miland area · 118.7 km²
- 12 / sq mipopulation density
- 04457ZIP code
About Chester
Chester is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. The population was 549 at the 2020 census.
It is part of the Bangor Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Chester
- Median household income
- $64,500
- Median home value
- $172,500
- Median rent
- $833/mo
- Median age
- 44
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Chester had 549 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 549 |
|---|---|
| Density | 12 per sq mi (5 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chester at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Penobscot County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 549 (2020) |
| Land area | 45.83 sq mi (118.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4332° N, 68.5058° W |
| ZIP code | 04457 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2301912525 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chester
- Lincoln6.1 mi SE
- Woodville6.9 mi NE
- Winn8.6 mi E
- Lee10.8 mi E
- Enfield10.9 mi S
- Seboeis12.5 mi W
- Mattawamkeag12.8 mi NE
- Burlington13.0 mi SE
- Medway13.5 mi N
- Maxfield13.9 mi SW
- Webster14.8 mi E
- Lowell15.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chester
What county is Chester in?
Chester is in Penobscot County, Maine.
What is the population of Chester, ME?
549 people lived in Chester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chester, ME?
The ZIP code of Chester is 04457.
What is the elevation of Chester?
226 feet (69 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chester?
Lincoln (6.1 mi), Woodville (6.9 mi), Winn (8.6 mi), Lee (10.8 mi), Enfield (10.9 mi).
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