Chester
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
Chester is a borough in Morris County, New Jersey, with 1,681 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 866 ft (264 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Flanders, 3.8 miles N.
- 1,681residents (2020 Census)
- 866 ftelevation · 264 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 1,055 / sq mipopulation density
- 07930ZIP code
About Chester
Chester Borough is a borough in southwestern Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,681, an increase of 32 (+1.9%) from the 2010 census count of 1,649, which in turn reflected an increase of 14 (+0.9%) from the 1,635 counted in the 2000 census. Chester's name is derived from the township, which was named for Chestershire in England.
Chester Borough is located within the Raritan Valley region and is periodically recognized as part of the Somerset Hills. The borough is completely surrounded by Chester Township, making it part of 21 pairs of "doughnut towns" in the state, where one municipality entirely surrounds another.
In the Forbes magazine's rankings of the Most Expensive ZIP Codes in the United States, Chester was ranked 288th in 2006 (with a median sale price of $775,000) and 321st in 2010 (with a median price of $823,691).
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Living in Chester
- Median household income
- $171,500
- Median home value
- $659,800
- Median rent
- $1,344/mo
- Median age
- 42.9
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Chester had 1,681 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,681 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,055 per sq mi (408 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chester at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 1,681 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.59 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7906° N, 74.6901° W |
| ZIP code | 07930 |
| Official website | chesterborough.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3412580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chester
- Flanders3.8 mi N
- Long Valley4.6 mi W
- Succasunna4.7 mi N
- Mendham5.1 mi E
- Pottersville5.6 mi S
- Washington5.6 mi W
- Mount Olive5.8 mi NW
- Budd Lake6.2 mi NW
- Peapack and Gladstone6.3 mi S
- Ledgewood6.5 mi N
- Bernardsville6.6 mi SE
- Brookside6.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chester
What county is Chester in?
Chester is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Chester, NJ?
1,681 people lived in Chester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chester, NJ?
The ZIP code of Chester is 07930.
What is the elevation of Chester?
866 feet (264 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chester?
Flanders (3.8 mi), Long Valley (4.6 mi), Succasunna (4.7 mi), Mendham (5.1 mi), Pottersville (5.6 mi).
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