Chester
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Chester is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, with 5,232 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 466 ft (142 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Raymond, 4.2 miles NE.
- 5,232residents (2020 Census)
- 466 ftelevation · 142 m
- 26.0 sq miland area · 67.4 km²
- 201 / sq mipopulation density
- 03036ZIP code
About Chester
Chester is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 5,232 at the 2020 census, up from 4,768 at the 2010 census. It was home to the now defunct Chester College (formerly White Pines College).
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Living in Chester
- Median household income
- $142,212
- Median home value
- $552,300
- Median age
- 47.2
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Chester had 5,232 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,232 |
|---|---|
| Density | 201 per sq mi (78 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chester at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Rockingham County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,232 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.01 sq mi (67.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9845° N, 71.2551° W |
| ZIP code | 03036 |
| Official website | chesternh.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3301512100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chester
- Raymond4.2 mi NE
- Sandown5.0 mi SE
- Auburn5.5 mi W
- Candia6.6 mi NW
- Derry6.8 mi S
- Fremont7.0 mi E
- Danville7.9 mi SE
- Hampstead8.3 mi SE
- South Hooksett9.2 mi W
- Manchester9.6 mi W
- Epping9.6 mi NE
- Londonderry10.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Chester
What county is Chester in?
Chester is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Chester, NH?
5,232 people lived in Chester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chester, NH?
The ZIP code of Chester is 03036.
What is the elevation of Chester?
466 feet (142 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chester?
Raymond (4.2 mi), Sandown (5.0 mi), Auburn (5.5 mi), Candia (6.6 mi), Derry (6.8 mi).
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