Chester, New Jersey
Chester: Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
About
Chester is a city located in the county of Morris in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,649 and a population density of 399 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,620 inhabitants.
The city was created 95 years ago in 1930.
Quick Facts about Chester
| Population : | 1,620 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Morris County |
| Postal code : | 07930 |
| Area : | 4.13 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,841 feet / 866 meters |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1930 (95 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 07:41:46 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 392 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chester is located at 40°47'3"N 74°41'49"W (40.7842700, -74.6968300).
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Official website of Chester
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chester decreased by 1.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,649 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,659 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,660 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,661 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,661 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,656 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,652 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,648 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,640 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,624 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,620 | -0.25% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,539 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,063 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,896 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,044 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.2% |
| White only, percent : | 92.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 401 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.9% |
Chester zip code is 07930.
County name: Morris, County
fips: 34027
Black River, Chehster, Chester, Chester Borough, Честер, Чэстер
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $250,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,786 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $523 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $970 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,872 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.59 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.2% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,270 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,299 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 254,910 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $35,542 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $85,357 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $35,808 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 1.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 848 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 400 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 283 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 41 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 729 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 701 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,611.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.37 |
People born in Chester (3)
People born in Chester, including USAF airman Larry W. Maysey, US association football player Jared Stroud, football tight end Matt Flanagan, .
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Schools in Chester
College & universities near Chester, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490300 | Cutting Edge Academy | Succasunna (NJ) | 07876-1311 |
| 183974 | Centenary University | Hackettstown (NJ) | 07840 |
| 184180 | County College of Morris | Randolph (NJ) | 07869-2086 |
| 186186 | Rabbinical College of America | Morristown (NJ) | 07960-3600 |
| 185174 | Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art | Dover (NJ) | 07801 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chester, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Chester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Post Office | Chester (NJ) | 07930 |
| Flander Post Office | Flanders (NJ) | 07836 |
| Long Valley Post Office | Long Valley (NJ) | 07853 |
| Gladston Post Office | Gladstone (NJ) | 07934 |
| Ironia Post Office | Ironia (NJ) | 07845 |
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Other cities in Morris County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Morris County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Parsippany | 51,144 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Monroe | 44,884 | Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey |
| Mount Olive | 28,815 | Township of New Jersey |
| Montville | 20,970 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Morristown | 18,594 | Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA |
| Dover | 17,619 | Town in New Jersey, USA |
| Madison | 17,612 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Denville | 16,362 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Pequannock | 14,884 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hanover | 14,173 | Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Florham Park | 11,824 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey |
| East Hanover | 10,868 | Township of New Jersey |
| Kinnelon | 9,852 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States |
| Budd Lake | 8,968 | Census designated place |
| White Meadow Lake | 8,836 | Census designated place |
| Chatham | 8,601 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Chester distances to largest New Jersey cities
