Chester
Village in Thayer County, Nebraska

Chester is a village in Thayer County, Nebraska, with 224 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,631 ft (497 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hubbell, 6.4 miles E.
- 224residents (2020 Census)
- 1,631 ftelevation · 497 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.5 km²
- 382 / sq mipopulation density
- 68327ZIP code
About Chester
Chester is a village in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 226 at the 2020 census.
Chester is notable as being the birthplace of six-man football.
Chester's annual celebration, Chesterfest is held the last weekend in June and features vendors, tournaments, car show, kid games, among other attractions, and the ever popular Sat. evening Concert.
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Living in Chester
- Median household income
- $71,875
- Median home value
- $76,800
- Median rent
- $843/mo
- Median age
- 39
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Chester had 224 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 224 |
|---|---|
| Density | 382 per sq mi (148 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chester at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Thayer County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 224 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.59 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0102° N, 97.6181° W |
| ZIP code | 68327 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3109095 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chester
- Hubbell6.4 mi E
- Munden, KS8.0 mi SE
- Byron8.0 mi W
- Deshler10.6 mi NW
- Narka, KS10.7 mi E
- Hebron11.1 mi N
- Republic, KS12.4 mi SW
- Belleville, KS12.9 mi S
- Mahaska, KS14.1 mi E
- Gilead14.3 mi NE
- Reynolds15.3 mi E
- Ruskin16.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Chester
What county is Chester in?
Chester is in Thayer County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Chester, NE?
224 people lived in Chester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chester, NE?
The ZIP code of Chester is 68327.
What is the elevation of Chester?
1,631 feet (497 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chester?
Hubbell (6.4 mi), Munden (8.0 mi), Byron (8.0 mi), Deshler (10.6 mi), Narka (10.7 mi).
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