Chester
City in Hancock County, West Virginia
Chester is a city in Hancock County, West Virginia, with 2,208 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 705 ft (215 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Liverpool, 1.4 miles N.
- 2,208residents (2020 Census)
- 705 ftelevation · 215 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 2,210 / sq mipopulation density
- 26034ZIP code
About Chester
Chester is a city in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 2,214 at the 2020 census. It is located along the Ohio River in the state's northern panhandle and is the northernmost city in West Virginia. Chester is considered part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area and is home to the Chester teapot attraction, dubbed the "world's largest teapot".
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Living in Chester
- Median household income
- $56,607
- Median home value
- $112,000
- Median rent
- $647/mo
- Median age
- 52.8
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Chester had 2,208 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,208 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,210 per sq mi (853 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chester at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Hancock County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,208 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.00 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6129° N, 80.5627° W |
| ZIP code | 26034 |
| Official website | chesterwv.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5415076 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chester
- East Liverpool, OH1.4 mi N
- Newell1.9 mi W
- La Croft, OH3.0 mi NW
- Glasgow, PA3.6 mi NE
- Georgetown, PA3.9 mi NE
- Glenmoor, OH4.4 mi NW
- Hookstown, PA4.8 mi E
- Wellsville, OH5.0 mi W
- Greene, PA5.0 mi E
- Calcutta, OH5.3 mi N
- Midland, PA5.8 mi E
- Ohioville, PA6.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chester
What county is Chester in?
Chester is in Hancock County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Chester, WV?
2,208 people lived in Chester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chester, WV?
The ZIP code of Chester is 26034.
What is the elevation of Chester?
705 feet (215 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chester?
East Liverpool (1.4 mi), Newell (1.9 mi), La Croft (3.0 mi), Glasgow (3.6 mi), Georgetown (3.9 mi).
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