Chester Gap
Census-designated place in Rappahannock County, Virginia

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.
- 894residents (2020 Census)
- 1,555 ftelevation · 474 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 430 / sq mipopulation density
- 22623ZIP code
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 had 894 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 894 |
|---|---|
| Density | 430 per sq mi (166 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chester Gap at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Rappahannock County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 894 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.08 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft (474 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8501° N, 78.1316° W |
| ZIP code | 22623 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5116240 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chester Gap
- Apple Mountain Lake5.5 mi N
- Front Royal5.9 mi NW
- Flint Hill6.0 mi S
- Skyland Estates6.2 mi NE
- Shenandoah Shores7.8 mi N
- Washington9.7 mi S
- Shenandoah Farms9.8 mi NE
- Paris14.3 mi NE
- Sperryville14.6 mi S
- Middletown14.7 mi NW
- Rectortown15.6 mi E
- Strasburg15.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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