Chester
Census-designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia
Chester is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chesterfield County, Virginia, with 23,414 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 174 ft (53 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bellwood, 3.7 miles N.
- 23,414residents (2020 Census)
- 174 ftelevation · 53 m
- 13.2 sq miland area · 34.1 km²
- 1,779 / sq mipopulation density
- 23831ZIP code
About Chester
Chester is a census-designated place (CDP) in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 23,414.
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Living in Chester
- Median household income
- $95,104
- Median home value
- $327,200
- Median rent
- $1,603/mo
- Median age
- 38.7
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Chester had 23,414 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,414 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,779 per sq mi (687 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chester at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Chesterfield County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 23,414 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.16 sq mi (34.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3520° N, 77.4337° W |
| ZIP code | 23831 |
| Official website | chesterfield.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5116096 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chester
- Bellwood3.7 mi N
- Meadowbrook5.9 mi NW
- Enon6.4 mi E
- Colonial Heights6.6 mi S
- Bensley6.6 mi N
- Ettrick7.2 mi S
- Matoaca8.5 mi S
- Hopewell8.5 mi SE
- Fort Gregg-Adams9.8 mi SE
- Petersburg10.4 mi S
- Rockwood10.9 mi NW
- Manchester11.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chester
What county is Chester in?
Chester is in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
What is the population of Chester, VA?
23,414 people lived in Chester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chester, VA?
The ZIP code of Chester is 23831.
What is the elevation of Chester?
174 feet (53 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chester?
Bellwood (3.7 mi), Meadowbrook (5.9 mi), Enon (6.4 mi), Colonial Heights (6.6 mi), Bensley (6.6 mi).
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