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Chester, NJ
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey.
Population
1,512
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
949
ZIP codes
0
Chester and its ZIP codes
Chester at a glance
- Chester is 25% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $171,500 a year, 66% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $659,800 (45% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,344 a month.
Local data for Chester, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chester, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$171,500
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$659,800
Median rent
$1,344/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
65.3%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
32.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (373), Italian Americans (343), German Americans (332).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morris County. PPP loans are for Chester.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$104,045
301,376 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$119,713
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.7B
FY 2026, $7,234 per person
How people get to work
Chester, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.2%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home21.6%
Average one-way commute: 32.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chester, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,287
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,195
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
45.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chester, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.9%
U.S. 33.3% -10.4 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
8.4%
U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Chester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Long ValleyCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 4.6 |
| FlandersCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 7.4 |
| SuccasunnaCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 5.9 |
| MendhamBorough | 5 mi | 5.9 |
| Peapack and GladstoneBorough | 5.1 mi | 5.7 |
| PottersvilleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| LedgewoodCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 5.5 |
| Budd LakeCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 5.4 |
| BernardsvilleBorough | 6.5 mi | 12.8 |
| BrooksideCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.4 |
| Far HillsBorough | 6.9 mi | 4.8 |
| KenvilCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.2 |
| NetcongBorough | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| BedminsterCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Port MorrisCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.2 |
| HackettstownTown | 8.5 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chester, NJ in?
- Chester is in Morris County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Chester, NJ?
- About 1,512 people live in Chester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chester?
- Nearby places include Long Valley (3.6 mi), Flanders (4 mi), Succasunna (4.7 mi), Mendham (5 mi), Peapack and Gladstone (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023