City

Chester, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Liberty County  ·  Montana

👥1,227Population
💰$54,583Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$132,500Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓46.7%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.7% Female 58.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Other: 3.6%Race
White95.8%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
29%
45–64
15%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty24.2% ▲ 142% above avg
College Grads46.7% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 91% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate169 (24.2%)
Some College99 (14.2%)
Associates102 (14.6%)
Bachelors65 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree261 (37.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 24.2%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 37.4%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad24.2%
Some College14.2%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate37.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.3%Renter: 46.7%Tenure
Owner53.3%
Renter46.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,583 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$132,500 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$657/mo
Total Housing Units529
Vacant Units105

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
52%
Walked
17%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Chester, MT

Chester is a city in Montana, located in Liberty County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,227 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.9 years.

Economically, Chester is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,583 is below the national average. Approximately 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, 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 $132,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $657 per month.

The population of Chester is well-educated. 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.84%).

Chester, MT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Montana.

ZIP Codes in Chester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59522 1,227 $54,583 $132,500 $657 0.4% 46.7% 53.3%