City

Chester, VT

1 ZIP code  ·  Windsor County  ·  Vermont

👥4,916Population
💰$73,438Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$248,400Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓42.2%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0%Other: 2.2%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic0.6%
Black1.2%
Asian0.0%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads42.2% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,167 (34.4%)
Some College318 (9.4%)
Associates469 (13.8%)
Bachelors190 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree1,241 (36.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 36.6%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad34.4%
Some College9.4%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate36.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,438 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$248,400 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$961/mo
Total Housing Units2,818
Vacant Units826

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
60%
About Chester, VT

Chester is a city in Vermont, located in Windsor County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,916 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Chester is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,438 is near the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chester is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $248,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $961 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chester is well-educated. 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.87%).

Chester, VT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Vermont.

ZIP Codes in Chester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
05143 4,916 $73,438 $248,400 $961 1.6% 42.2% 81.7%