Zip Code 12860 - Chester, Warren County, New York
New York | United States
| Primary City | Chester, Warren County, New York |
| Area of Zip Code 12860 | 16.31 sq mi |
| Population | 751 |
| Male Population | 376 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 375 (50.0%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +23.7% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +5.2% |
| Median Age | 44.1 years |
| Male Median Age | 44.5 years |
| Female Median Age | 43.6 years |
| Area Codes | 518 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Coordinates | 43.725525630788184° / -73.80774770142595° |
| Related Zip Codes | 12850, 12851, 12852, 12853, 12861, 12862, 12863, 12864, 12865, 12866 |
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Zip Code 12860 - Chester, Warren County, New York Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 607 | 673 | 714 | 745 | 751 | 742 | 669 |
| Population Density | 14.4 / km² | 15.9 / km² | 16.9 / km² | 17.6 / km² | 17.8 / km² | 17.6 / km² | 15.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRacial demographics for Zip Code 12860 - Chester, Warren County, New York
Zip Code 12860 - Chester, Warren County, New York Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 5.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 12860 - Chester, Warren County, New York | +23.7% | +11.6% | +5.2% |
| Pottersville | -5.3% | +0.5% | -3.7% |
| New York | +17.8% | +9.5% | +3.9% |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zip Code 12860 - Chester, Warren County, New York Median Age
Median Age: 44.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 12860 - Chester, Warren County, New York | 44.1 yrs | 43.6 yrs | 44.5 yrs |
| Pottersville | 39.6 yrs | 39.1 yrs | 40.2 yrs |
| New York | 38.1 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 36.6 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Zip Code 12860 Population Density
Population Density: 46 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 12860 | 751 | 16.31 sq mi | 46 / mi² |
| Chester, Warren County, New York | 394 | 2.326 sq mi | 169 / mi² |
| New York | 19.8 million | 54,555 sq mi | 363 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zip Code 12860 - Chester, Warren County, New York Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Stats and Demographics for Zip Code 12860 - Chester, Warren County, New York
| Population | 751 |
| Households in Zip Code 12860 - Chester, Warren County, New York | 499 |
| People per Household | 2.52 |
| Average House Value | $73,900 |
| Income per Household | $38,667 |
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Zip Code 12860 - Chester, Warren County, New York
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Religion | 2 | 47.3 years |
| Restaurants | 5 | — |
| Businesses | 354 |
| Estimated total revenue | ~$37.7M |
| Median revenue per business | ~$372.7K |
| Estimated jobs | 242 |
| Estimated payroll | ~$10.0M |
| Industries | Businesses | Total revenue | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 | ~$16.3M | ~$893.0K | 47 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 16 | ~$6.1M | ~$711.3K | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 37 | ~$3.7M | ~$163.8K | 57 |
| Construction | 10 | ~$2.7M | ~$386.4K | 16 |
| Other service activities | 19 | ~$1.3M | ~$207.1K | 12 |
Largest businesses by estimated revenue
- Word of Life Bible Institute — Chester, Warren County, New York · ~$3.3M
- Sunoco — Chester, Warren County, New York · ~$3.1M
- Bolback Student Center — Chester, Warren County, New York · ~$2.2M
- Natural Stone Bridge & Caves — Chester, Warren County, New York · ~$1.8M
median from the 53 of 354 businesses with estimates Estimate based on strong signals
Zip Code 12860 - Chester, Warren County, New York — Revenue trend
Median business revenue by year
| Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median revenue per business | ~$314.0K | ~$328.8K | ~$331.9K | ~$347.0K | ~$377.7K | ~$397.5K |
Revenue modeled for the same 53 businesses across all years. Estimate based on strong signals
Business distribution by price for Zip Code 12860 - Chester, Warren County, New York
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Zip Code 12860 - Chester, Warren County, New York Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $26,732 | $25,681 | $26,656 | $28,312 | $35,357 | $33,268 | $38,473 | $39,776 |
| Total GDP | $31.7M | $29.7M | $29.7M | $31.7M | $40.8M | $40.3M | $43.9M | $45.2M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Zip Code 12860 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zip Code 12860 | 12,246 tn | 16.31 tn | 750.8 tons/mi² |
| Chester, Warren County, New York | 6,250 tn | 15.86 tn | 2,687.1 tons/mi² |
| New York | 341,791,877 tn | 17.25 tn | 6,265.1 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Zip Code 12860 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,246 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 750.8 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29/07 | 8:47 PM | 3.2 | 79.9 km | 2,230 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/02 | 4:46 PM | 3.1 | 87.2 km | 10,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 4/20/02 | 4:04 AM | 3.7 | 85.4 km | 5,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 4/20/02 | 3:50 AM | 5.3 | 87.9 km | 4,830 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 4/20/00 | 1:46 AM | 3.8 | 43.8 km | 5,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 9/26/87 | 10:44 AM | 3.8 | 91.9 km | 10,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/84 | 11:26 PM | 3.4 | 18.1 km | 1,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/83 | 3:39 AM | 3.5 | 44.1 km | 8,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 10/7/83 | 3:18 AM | 5.1 | 43.2 km | 12,500 m | New York | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/77 | 10:21 AM | 3.1 | 73.8 km | 3,000 m | New York | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Primary City
Chester is a town in Warren County, New York, United States. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,614 at the 2000 census. The town is made up by communities of Chestertown and Pottersville. town of Cheste..
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