City

Chester, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Morris County  ·  New Jersey

👥8,205Population
💰$237,609Median HH Income▲ 211% above avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$758,400Median Home Value▲ 172% above avg
🎓76.3%College Grads▲ 97% above avg
📊9.6%Unemployment▲ 96% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 1%Asian: 3.4%Other: 3.3%Race
White87.0%
Hispanic4.8%
Black1.0%
Asian3.4%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
16%
45–64
34%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.92
Below Poverty3.0% ▼ 71% below avg
College Grads76.3% ▲ 97% above avg
Unemployment9.6% ▲ 96% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.3%)
HS Graduate676 (13%)
Some College184 (3.5%)
Associates363 (7%)
Bachelors392 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree3,580 (68.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 13%Some College: 3.5%Associates: 7%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 68.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad13.0%
Some College3.5%
Associates7.0%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate68.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.1%Renter: 6.9%Tenure
Owner93.1%
Renter6.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
84%

Financials

Median HH Income$237,609 ▲ 211% above avg
Median Home Value$758,400 ▲ 172% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,404/mo
Total Housing Units2,849
Vacant Units59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
61%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
53%
About Chester, NJ

Chester is a city in New Jersey, located in Morris County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,205 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Chester is a affluent community. The median household income of $237,609 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Chester is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $758,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,404 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chester is highly educated. 76.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.95%).

Chester, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Chester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07930 8,205 $237,609 $758,400 $1,404 9.6% 76.3% 93.1%