City

Chester, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Tyler County  ·  Texas

👥677Population
💰$59,375Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂55.3Median Age
🏠$165,300Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 61% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.3%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 9.2%Other: 1%Race
White87.3%
Hispanic2.1%
Black9.2%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
2%
25–44
19%
45–64
39%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty6.7% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 61% above avg
HS Graduate237 (44.8%)
Some College72 (13.6%)
Associates67 (12.7%)
Bachelors37 (7%)
Graduate Degree116 (21.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.8%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
HS Grad44.8%
Some College13.6%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,375 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$165,300 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units408
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About Chester, TX

Chester is a city in Texas, located in Tyler County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 677 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.3 years.

Economically, Chester is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,375 is below the national average. Approximately 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Chester is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chester is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.3%).

Chester, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Chester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75936 677 $59,375 $165,300 $725 7.9% 28.9% 84.4%