Chester, VA ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Chester, Virginia: 23831 and 23836. Together they are home to 54,827 residents in 20,998 households. That is more than the 24,474 people counted inside Chester Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $95,750 in 23831 to $100,921 in 23836.
Chester Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 24,474 |
| Households | 9,375 |
| Median household income | $95,104 |
| Median home value | $327,200 |
| Median age | 38.7 |
| Median rent | $1,603 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 54,827 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 20,998 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $95,750 (23831) to $100,921 (23836) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $97,121 |
| Homeowners | 73.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 31 routes, 23,147 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Chester: 23836 ($100,921)
- Most residents: 23831 (39,529 people)
- Highest homeownership: 23836 (75.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 23831 (34.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 23836 (16.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 23836 (38.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 23836 ($356,400)
Every ZIP code in Chester
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23831 | Chester | 39,529 | 15,432 | $95,750 | $336,700 | 72.1% | 34.4% | 10.0% | 22 | 17,514 | 52% of its land; mailing city |
| 23836 | Chester | 15,298 | 5,566 | $100,921 | $356,400 | 75.5% | 33.3% | 16.0% | 9 | 6,774 | mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Chester when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Chester Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Chester. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Chester.
Counties
- Chesterfield County — 15 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Chester, VA?
- 23831 and 23836. A ZIP code is listed for Chester when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Chester Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Chester.
- What is the population of Chester, VA?
- The Census Bureau counts 24,474 residents inside Chester Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Chester hold 54,827 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Chester, VA?
- $95,104 inside Chester Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $95,750 to $100,921.
- Which Chester ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 23836, at $100,921, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Chester, VA?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 31 carrier routes reaching 23,147 residential and 1,140 business mailboxes.
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