Chester Gap

Census-designated place in Rappahannock County, Virginia

Aerial view of Chester Gap, Virginia
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Chester Gap is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rappahannock County, Virginia, with 894 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,555 ft (474 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Apple Mountain Lake, 5.5 miles N.

About Chester Gap

Chester Gap is a census-designated place (CDP) in Rappahannock and Warren Counties, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Chester Gap had a population of 894. The CDP is named for Chester Gap, the wind gap within which it is located.

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Living in Chester Gap

Median household income
$69,063
Median home value
$292,600
Median rent
$857/mo
Median age
35.6
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Chester Gap, VA population

Chester Gap had 894 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census894
Density430 per sq mi (166 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Chester Gap at a glance

StateVirginia (VA)
CountyRappahannock County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population894 (2020)
Land area2.08 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation1,555 ft (474 m)
Coordinates38.8501° N, 78.1316° W
ZIP code22623
Census code (GEOID)5116240

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Chester Gap

What county is Chester Gap in?

Chester Gap is in Rappahannock County, Virginia.

What is the population of Chester Gap, VA?

894 people lived in Chester Gap at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Chester Gap, VA?

The ZIP code of Chester Gap is 22623.

What is the elevation of Chester Gap?

1,555 feet (474 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Chester Gap?

Apple Mountain Lake (5.5 mi), Front Royal (5.9 mi), Flint Hill (6.0 mi), Skyland Estates (6.2 mi), Shenandoah Shores (7.8 mi).

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