Chester
Census-designated place in Major County, Oklahoma

Chester is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Major County, Oklahoma, with 176 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,716 ft (523 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Seiling, 4.9 miles S.
- 176residents (2020 Census)
- 1,716 ftelevation · 523 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.3 km²
- 44 / sq mipopulation density
- 73838ZIP code
About Chester
Chester is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Major County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 176, up from 117 in 2010. The post office opened April 8, 1895; the ZIP Code is 73838. It is said to have been named for Chester I. Long, U.S. senator from Kansas.
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Living in Chester
- Median household income
- $130,500
- Median home value
- $227,300
- Median age
- 40.6
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Chester had 176 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 176 |
|---|---|
| Density | 44 per sq mi (17 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chester at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Major County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 176 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.98 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,716 ft (523 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2157° N, 98.9213° W |
| ZIP code | 73838 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4013800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chester
- Seiling4.9 mi S
- Taloga12.4 mi S
- Mutual13.8 mi W
- Quinlan18.0 mi NW
- Longdale21.4 mi E
- Vici21.6 mi W
- Canton21.6 mi SE
- Mooreland22.0 mi NW
- Oakwood23.1 mi SE
- Sharon23.6 mi W
- Camargo24.6 mi SW
- Putnam25.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chester
What county is Chester in?
Chester is in Major County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Chester, OK?
176 people lived in Chester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chester, OK?
The ZIP code of Chester is 73838.
What is the elevation of Chester?
1,716 feet (523 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chester?
Seiling (4.9 mi), Taloga (12.4 mi), Mutual (13.8 mi), Quinlan (18.0 mi), Longdale (21.4 mi).
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