Chester Pennsylvania Map

About Chester, Pennsylvania

Chester is a locality in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 33,619. The population density is 2652.8 people per km². Chester is located at 39.8496°N, 75.3557°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19013.

Chester, Pennsylvania, unfurls along the Delaware River's western bank, a place where the land gently slopes toward the water, marked by a succession of low hills and occasional flatlands. It lies 7.0 miles south-west of Upper Darby, PA (from Upper Darby, PA: bearing 219°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-south-west of Havertown. The air here carries the tang of the river, especially on humid summer afternoons when the heat rises from the asphalt and the distant hum of industry seems to settle into the very bones of the place. Older neighborhoods, with their modest brick homes and mature oak trees, speak of a time when life moved at a different cadence, while newer developments push outward, a constant, quiet expansion. The riverfront itself, though largely industrial, offers glimpses of the water's broad, slate-grey expanse, a constant reminder of the waterway that has shaped Chester's identity for centuries. The history of Chester is deeply entwined with the Delaware River, a port city since its colonial beginnings, witnessing the ebb and flow of trade and industry. For generations, its economy was powered by shipbuilding, manufacturing, and steel production, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy, utilitarian architecture and a resilient, working-class spirit. Though the grand factories have largely fallen silent, the echoes of their past reverberate in the town's character. Chester is also home to the historic Old Chester Courthouse, a landmark that has stood witness to centuries of local governance and community life, and the vibrant Widener University, which injects a youthful energy into the historic landscape, fostering a dynamic interplay between its storied past and its evolving present.

About This Chester Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Chester, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Delaware County.

Detailed location data for Chester includes the ZIP code (19013), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Delaware County (Media), and school district assignment (Chester-Upland 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.