City

Chestertown, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Warren County  ·  New York

👥2,023Population
💰$90,469Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂60.2Median Age
🏠$304,500Median Home Value▲ 9% above avg
🎓54.2%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Hispanic: 0.1%Asian: 3.2%Other: 1.7%Race
White94.4%
Hispanic0.1%
Asian3.2%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
6%
18–24
10%
25–44
15%
45–64
29%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads54.2% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma32 (2%)
HS Graduate408 (25.2%)
Some College150 (9.3%)
Associates151 (9.3%)
Bachelors158 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree720 (44.5%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 25.2%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 44.5%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad25.2%
Some College9.3%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate44.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,469 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$304,500 ▲ 9% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$876/mo
Total Housing Units2,115
Vacant Units1,151

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
57%
About Chestertown, NY

Chestertown is a city in New York, located in Warren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,023 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.2 years.

Economically, Chestertown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,469 is above the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Chestertown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $304,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $876 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chestertown is well-educated. 54.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chestertown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12817 2,023 $90,469 $304,500 $876 7.3% 54.2% 82.2%