City

Chester, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Orange County  ·  New York

👥11,937Population
💰$147,011Median HH Income▲ 93% above avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$424,700Median Home Value▲ 52% above avg
🎓52.8%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.3%Hispanic: 21.1%Black: 4.1%Asian: 3.2%Other: 5.1%Race
White66.3%
Hispanic21.1%
Black4.1%
Asian3.2%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads52.8% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,069 (25.5%)
Some College702 (8.6%)
Associates1,051 (12.9%)
Bachelors922 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree3,369 (41.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 25.5%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 41.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad25.5%
Some College8.6%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate41.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$147,011 ▲ 93% above avg
Median Home Value$424,700 ▲ 52% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,652/mo
Total Housing Units4,607
Vacant Units422

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
25%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Chester, NY

Chester is a city in New York, located in Orange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,937 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Chester is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $147,011 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Chester is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $424,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,652 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chester is well-educated. 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (66.26%).

Chester, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Chester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
10918 11,937 $147,011 $424,700 $1,652 4.8% 52.8% 81.8%