City

Chester, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Major County  ·  Oklahoma

👥634Population
💰$82,031Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$176,600Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓40.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 2.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 7.4%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian0.2%
Other7.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
10%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty2.4% ▼ 76% below avg
College Grads40.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (1.7%)
HS Graduate156 (38.3%)
Some College40 (9.8%)
Associates41 (10.1%)
Bachelors44 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree119 (29.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 29.2%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College9.8%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate29.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.9%Renter: 6.1%Tenure
Owner93.9%
Renter6.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,031 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$176,600 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$475/mo
Total Housing Units295
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
68%
About Chester, OK

Chester is a city in Oklahoma, located in Major County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 634 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Chester is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,031 is near the national average. Approximately 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chester is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $475 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chester is well-educated. 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.38%).

Chester, OK offers residents above-average earning potential within Oklahoma.

ZIP Codes in Chester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
73838 634 $82,031 $176,600 $475 2.2% 40.1% 93.9%