Chester
Census-designated place in Queen Anne's County, Maryland
Chester is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, with 5,003 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stevensville, 1.9 miles NW.
- 5,003residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.6 km²
- 955 / sq mipopulation density
- 21619ZIP code
About Chester
Chester is a census-designated place on Kent Island in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 3,723 at the 2000 census.
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Living in Chester
- Median household income
- $102,399
- Median home value
- $487,400
- Median rent
- $1,878/mo
- Median age
- 46.9
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Chester had 5,003 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,003 |
|---|---|
| Density | 955 per sq mi (369 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chester at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Queen Anne's County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,003 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.24 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Water area | 1.75 sq mi (4.52 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9602° N, 76.2875° W |
| ZIP code | 21619 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2416125 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chester
- Stevensville1.9 mi NW
- Kent Narrows3.0 mi E
- Grasonville4.8 mi E
- Romancoke6.2 mi SW
- Queenstown6.9 mi E
- Highland Beach9.8 mi W
- Cape St. Claire10.2 mi NW
- Naval Academy10.6 mi W
- Annapolis Neck11.4 mi W
- Annapolis11.7 mi W
- St. Michaels12.2 mi S
- Rock Hall12.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chester
What county is Chester in?
Chester is in Queen Anne's County, Maryland.
What is the population of Chester, MD?
5,003 people lived in Chester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chester, MD?
The ZIP code of Chester is 21619.
What is the elevation of Chester?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chester?
Stevensville (1.9 mi), Kent Narrows (3.0 mi), Grasonville (4.8 mi), Romancoke (6.2 mi), Queenstown (6.9 mi).
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