Chester
Census-designated place in Lake County, South Dakota
Chester is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lake County, South Dakota, with 257 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,601 ft (488 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brant Lake South, 1.0 miles N.
- 257residents (2020 Census)
- 1,601 ftelevation · 488 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 315 / sq mipopulation density
- 57016ZIP code
About Chester
Chester is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 257 as of the 2020 census. Chester has been assigned the ZIP code of 57016.
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- Median household income
- $68,333
- Median home value
- $147,500
- Median age
- 62.3
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Chester had 257 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 257 |
|---|---|
| Density | 315 per sq mi (122 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chester at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 257 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.82 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,601 ft (488 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.8996° N, 96.9278° W |
| ZIP code | 57016 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4611660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chester
- Brant Lake South1.0 mi N
- Brant Lake2.3 mi N
- Lake Madison6.8 mi NW
- Wentworth7.0 mi N
- Colton7.7 mi S
- Colman8.1 mi NE
- Rustic Acres Colony8.8 mi W
- Madison11.6 mi NW
- Dell Rapids11.8 mi SE
- Lyons12.5 mi S
- Trent13.4 mi E
- Baltic13.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chester
What county is Chester in?
Chester is in Lake County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Chester, SD?
257 people lived in Chester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chester, SD?
The ZIP code of Chester is 57016.
What is the elevation of Chester?
1,601 feet (488 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chester?
Brant Lake South (1.0 mi), Brant Lake (2.3 mi), Lake Madison (6.8 mi), Wentworth (7.0 mi), Colton (7.7 mi).
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