City

Chester, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Queen Anne's County  ·  Maryland

👥5,905Population
💰$100,359Median HH Income▲ 32% above avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$459,100Median Home Value▲ 65% above avg
🎓46.4%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.3%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 7.9%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.8%Race
White81.3%
Hispanic4.7%
Black7.9%
Asian1.3%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads46.4% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma85 (2%)
HS Graduate1,015 (23.9%)
Some College500 (11.8%)
Associates673 (15.9%)
Bachelors378 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree1,587 (37.4%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 23.9%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 37.4%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad23.9%
Some College11.8%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate37.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.5%Renter: 28.5%Tenure
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
42%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,359 ▲ 32% above avg
Median Home Value$459,100 ▲ 65% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,845/mo
Total Housing Units3,002
Vacant Units561

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Chester, MD

Chester is a city in Maryland, located in Queen Anne's County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,905 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Chester is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,359 is above the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chester is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $459,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,845 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chester is well-educated. 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.3%).

Chester, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Chester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21619 5,905 $100,359 $459,100 $1,845 2.4% 46.4% 71.5%