City

Chester, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Dodge County  ·  Georgia

👥2,536Population
💰$72,350Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$139,600Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓14.5%College Grads▼ 63% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 73.7% Female 26.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.1%Hispanic: 7%Black: 37.7%Other: 2.1%Race
White51.1%
Hispanic7.0%
Black37.7%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
11%
18–24
11%
25–44
31%
45–64
36%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.00
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads14.5% ▼ 63% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma81 (4.8%)
HS Graduate497 (29.5%)
Some College616 (36.5%)
Associates249 (14.8%)
Bachelors116 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree128 (7.6%)

Education

No HS: 4.8%HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 36.5%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 7.6%Edu
No HS4.8%
HS Grad29.5%
Some College36.5%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate7.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,350 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$139,600 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$378/mo
Total Housing Units593
Vacant Units144

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Chester, GA

Chester is a city in Georgia, located in Dodge County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,536 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Chester is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,350 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chester is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $378 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chester is less-educated. 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (51.14%).

Chester, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Chester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
31012 2,536 $72,350 $139,600 $378 1.5% 14.5% 81.3%