City

Chester, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Plumas County  ·  California

👥2,404Population
💰$82,123Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂59.3Median Age
🏠$277,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.5%Hispanic: 14.6%Other: 2.5%Race
White82.5%
Hispanic14.6%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
19%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma103 (5.5%)
HS Graduate408 (21.9%)
Some College194 (10.4%)
Associates617 (33.1%)
Bachelors76 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree467 (25%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 21.9%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 33.1%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 25%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad21.9%
Some College10.4%
Associates33.1%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,123 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$277,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,063/mo
Total Housing Units1,994
Vacant Units910

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
53%
About Chester, CA

Chester is a city in California, located in Plumas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,404 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.3 years.

Economically, Chester is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,123 is near the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chester is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $277,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,063 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chester is moderately educated. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.49%).

Chester, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Chester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96020 2,404 $82,123 $277,700 $1,063 2.0% 29.1% 83.1%