Chester New York Map

About Chester, New York

Chester is a locality in Orange County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,033. The population density is 728.3 people per km². Chester is located at 41.3626°N, 74.2713°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10918.

Chester sprawls across rolling terrain, a verdant expanse where the gentle slopes of the Ramapo River valley begin to rise towards the foothills. It lies 5.5 miles west-north-west of Kiryas Joel, NY (from Kiryas Joel, NY: bearing 285°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-north-east of Warwick. Fields, often a patchwork of emerald and gold depending on the season, stretch towards stands of mature oak and maple, their leaves whispering secrets to the breeze that often carries the scent of damp earth and distant pine. The sky here feels vast, an endless canvas that shifts from the soft, pearly hues of dawn to the fiery embrace of sunset, painting the landscape in strokes of light and shadow. The air itself seems to possess a certain clarity, a crispness that invigorates, and the quietude of the countryside is punctuated only by the rustle of leaves, the call of a hawk, or the distant drone of a tractor. This is a place where the past breathes alongside the present, its history rooted in the agricultural endeavors that shaped its early character and continue to define its landscape. For generations, the fertile soil of Chester has yielded crops, and the echoes of hardworking hands can still be felt in the enduring farms and country stores that dot the area. The local economy, while embracing modern sensibilities, still finds its heart in the land, with a thriving agricultural presence that includes dairy farms and orchards. Chester’s distinctive charm also lies in its connection to the natural beauty surrounding it, offering a peaceful respite that draws visitors seeking the understated elegance of rural New York.

About This Chester Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chester, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.362594, -74.271261. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Chester and Orange County.

Detailed location data for Chester includes the ZIP code (10918), telephone area code (914), county seat of Orange County (Goshen), and school district assignment (Chester Union Free School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Chester is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.