Chester
Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts
Chester is a town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, with 1,228 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 600 ft (183 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Huntington, 3.8 miles E.
- 1,228residents (2020 Census)
- 600 ftelevation · 183 m
- 36.6 sq miland area · 94.8 km²
- 34 / sq mipopulation density
- 01011main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Chester
Chester is a town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States, situated in Western Massachusetts. It is part of the Springfield metropolitan statistical area. The town includes the Chester Factory Village Historic District. The total population was 1,228 in the 2020 census.
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Living in Chester
- Median household income
- $89,390
- Median home value
- $281,900
- Median rent
- $1,104/mo
- Median age
- 45.9
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Chester had 1,228 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,228 |
|---|---|
| Density | 34 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chester at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Hampden County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,228 (2020) |
| Land area | 36.59 sq mi (94.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km²) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2697° N, 72.9344° W |
| ZIP codes | 01011, 01050 |
| Official website | townofchester.net/chestermass |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2501313485 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chester
- Huntington3.8 mi E
- Blandford5.6 mi S
- Montgomery6.1 mi SE
- Becket7.8 mi W
- Middlefield8.2 mi NW
- Russell8.6 mi SE
- Westhampton8.6 mi E
- Chesterfield8.8 mi NE
- Worthington8.8 mi N
- Otis8.9 mi SW
- Southampton10.3 mi E
- Peru10.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chester
What county is Chester in?
Chester is in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Chester, MA?
1,228 people lived in Chester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chester, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01011. Other ZIP codes: 01050.
What is the elevation of Chester?
600 feet (183 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chester?
Huntington (3.8 mi), Blandford (5.6 mi), Montgomery (6.1 mi), Becket (7.8 mi), Middlefield (8.2 mi).
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