Chestertown
Census-designated place in Warren County, New York

Chestertown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Warren County, New York, with 586 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 843 ft (257 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pottersville, 6.8 miles N.
- 586residents (2020 Census)
- 843 ftelevation · 257 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 10.0 km²
- 152 / sq mipopulation density
- 12817ZIP code
About Chestertown
Chestertown is a hamlet of the town of Chester, in Warren County, New York, United States. It is located by the junction of Route 8 and U.S. Route 9, in the Adirondack Mountains. The population was 586 as of the 2020 census, which lists the community as a census-designated place.
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Living in Chestertown
- Median household income
- $83,750
- Median home value
- $210,000
- Median rent
- $647/mo
- Median age
- 28.9
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Chestertown had 586 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 586 |
|---|---|
| Density | 152 per sq mi (59 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chestertown at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Warren County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 586 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.84 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6431° N, 73.7835° W |
| ZIP code | 12817 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3615363 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chestertown
- Pottersville6.8 mi N
- Bolton Landing8.5 mi SE
- Warrensburg9.2 mi S
- North Creek10.6 mi W
- Schroon Lake13.3 mi N
- Lake George15.4 mi S
- Whitehall18.7 mi E
- West Haven, VT21.1 mi E
- Fort Ann21.5 mi SE
- Lake Luzerne21.8 mi S
- Glens Falls North21.9 mi S
- Ticonderoga22.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chestertown
What county is Chestertown in?
Chestertown is in Warren County, New York.
What is the population of Chestertown, NY?
586 people lived in Chestertown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chestertown, NY?
The ZIP code of Chestertown is 12817.
What is the elevation of Chestertown?
843 feet (257 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chestertown?
Pottersville (6.8 mi), Bolton Landing (8.5 mi), Warrensburg (9.2 mi), North Creek (10.6 mi), Schroon Lake (13.3 mi).
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