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Chester, MD

Census-designated place in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21619.

Population

4,797

Land area

5.2sq mi

People per sq mi

916

ZIP codes

1

Chester and its ZIP codes

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Chester at a glance

  • Chester is 43% denser than Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $102,399, close to the Maryland median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $487,400 (16% above Maryland) and median rent is $1,878 a month.

Local data for Chester, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chester, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$102,399

Poverty rate

8.1%

Median home value

$487,400

Median rent

$1,878/mo

Homeownership

71.1%

Bachelor's or higher

40.9%

Median age

46.9

Average commute

33.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (693), Italian Americans (588), German Americans (527).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Queen Anne's County. PPP loans are for Chester.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.0%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,331

16,289 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$86,365

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$435M

FY 2026, $8,724 per person

Queen Anne's County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Chester, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.2%
  • Carpooled6.8%
  • Public transit2.5%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home13.0%

Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chester, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

869

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,675

7.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 29°F

46.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chester, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.2%

U.S. 33.3% -3.1 pts

Diabetes

12.0%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

12.5%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

7.0%

U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts

ZIP codes in Chester

1 in or overlapping Chester. Population shown

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Cities near Chester

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Kent NarrowsCensus-designated place2.2 mi0.9
StevensvilleCensus-designated place2.3 mi6.4
GrasonvilleCensus-designated place4.6 mi5.5
QueenstownTown5.9 mi2
RomancokeCensus-designated place6.7 mi1.3
Cape St. ClaireCensus-designated place10 mi2
Highland BeachTown10 mi0.1
Naval AcademyCensus-designated place11 mi0.5
Annapolis NeckCensus-designated place12 mi6.9
Rock HallTown12 mi1.3
AnnapolisCity12 mi7.2
CentrevilleTown13 mi2.7
St. MichaelsTown13 mi1.2
ArnoldCensus-designated place13 mi10.8
EdesvilleCensus-designated place13 mi0.3
MayoCensus-designated place13 mi5.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Chester, MD in?
Chester is in Queen Anne's County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Chester, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Chester include 21619.
What is the population of Chester, MD?
About 4,797 people live in Chester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Chester?
Nearby places include Kent Narrows (2.2 mi), Stevensville (2.3 mi), Grasonville (4.6 mi), Queenstown (5.9 mi), Romancoke (6.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023