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Chester Gap, VA

Census-designated place in Rappahannock County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22623.

Population

726

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

349

ZIP codes

1

Chester Gap and its ZIP codes

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Chester Gap at a glance

  • Chester Gap is 58% denser than Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $69,063 a year, 26% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $292,600 (24% below Virginia) and median rent is $857 a month.

Housing and community stats

Chester Gap, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$69,063

Poverty rate

10.6%

Median home value

$292,600

Median rent

$857/mo

Homeownership

69.6%

Bachelor's or higher

9.3%

Median age

35.6

Average commute

30.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (27), Polish Americans (18), Irish Americans (12).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rappahannock County. PPP loans are for Chester Gap.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,839

1,570 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$95,139

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$62.5M

FY 2026, $8,500 per person

PPP loans

$63.5K

4 loans, 9 jobs reported

Rappahannock County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone88.0%
  • Carpooled6.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home5.5%

Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chester Gap, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

797

Countywide, mostly winter weather

Flood insurance policies

31

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 24°F

43.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chester Gap, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.7%

U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

15.0%

U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.1%

U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts

ZIP codes in Chester Gap

1 in or overlapping Chester Gap. Population shown

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Cities near Chester Gap

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Apple Mountain LakeCensus-designated place4.9 mi1.7
Front RoyalTown5.7 mi10.3
Skyland EstatesCensus-designated place5.8 mi2.4
Flint HillCensus-designated place6.4 mi1.7
Shenandoah ShoresCensus-designated place7.3 mi1
Shenandoah FarmsCensus-designated place9.5 mi13
WashingtonTown10 mi0.3
ParisCensus-designated place14 mi0.3
MiddletownTown14 mi0.8
SperryvilleCensus-designated place15 mi0.9
StrasburgTown15 mi4.1
RectortownCensus-designated place15 mi0.6
MarshallCensus-designated place15 mi2.9
ClaryCensus-designated place16 mi0.3
Locust GroveCensus-designated place17 mi0.5
UppervilleCensus-designated place17 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Chester Gap, VA in?
Chester Gap is in Rappahannock County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Chester Gap, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Chester Gap include 22623.
What is the population of Chester Gap, VA?
About 726 people live in Chester Gap, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Chester Gap?
Nearby places include Apple Mountain Lake (4.9 mi), Front Royal (5.7 mi), Skyland Estates (5.8 mi), Flint Hill (6.4 mi), Shenandoah Shores (7.3 mi).

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