City

Chester, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Rockingham County  ·  New Hampshire

👥5,263Population
💰$138,606Median HH Income▲ 82% above avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$479,500Median Home Value▲ 72% above avg
🎓53.8%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1%Other: 1.5%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.2%
Asian1.0%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
37%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty1.6% ▼ 84% below avg
College Grads53.8% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
HS Graduate987 (27%)
Some College452 (12.4%)
Associates246 (6.7%)
Bachelors417 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree1,548 (42.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 27%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 6.7%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 42.4%Edu
HS Grad27.0%
Some College12.4%
Associates6.7%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate42.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.4%Renter: 2.6%Tenure
Owner97.4%
Renter2.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
44%

Financials

Median HH Income$138,606 ▲ 82% above avg
Median Home Value$479,500 ▲ 72% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,911
Vacant Units84

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
31%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
63%
About Chester, NH

Chester is a city in New Hampshire, located in Rockingham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,263 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Chester is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $138,606 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chester is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $479,500, which is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is high at 97.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chester is well-educated. 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.5%).

Chester, NH offers residents above-average earning potential within New Hampshire.

ZIP Codes in Chester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03036 5,263 $138,606 $479,500 2.9% 53.8% 97.4%