Housing data for Chester Township (Wabash County), IN
Chester Township (Wabash County), IN has an estimated 6,984 residents and 2,938 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Wabash County.
18.6% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $684 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−8.7%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 6,984 (±18)
- Housing units
- 2,938 (±262)
- Households that rent
- 18.6%
- Median gross rent
- $684
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −8.7%
Housing in Chester Township (Wabash County) at a glance
- Median rent: $684 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $855 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 39.0% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 18.6% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $66,728 median household income
- Home values: $147,300 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $994 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $841 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 8.7% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 67.9% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 79.0% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 3.2% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 71.6% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 23.8 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −8.7% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 14.1% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.8% of homes have more than 1 person per room
Chester Township (Wabash County) against Wabash County, its state and the nation
| Chester Township (Wabash County) | Wabash County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 6,984 (±18) | 30,844 (exact) | 6,851,073 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,938 (±262) | 14,097 (±66) | 2,976,568 (±617) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 18.6% (±5.1 points) | 19.5% (±2.2 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $684 (±$42) | $762 (±$82) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $66,728 (±$8,965) | $66,806 (±$3,453) | $71,957 (±$352) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $147,300 (±$13,784) | $157,200 (±$7,074) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $841 (±$136) | $813 (±$60) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 79.0% (±11.0 points) | 72.5% (±4.5 points) | 55.0% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 23.8 minutes (±3.8) | 21.5 minutes (±1.4) | 24.1 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 82.0% (±6.7 points) | 89.1% (±2.2 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 38.8 years (±5.7) | 42.7 years (±0.3) | 38.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Chester Township (Wabash County) covers 65.0 square miles of land, about 107 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Chester Township (Wabash County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 7,646 (±24) | 6,984 (±18) | −8.7% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 3,061 (±235) | 2,938 (±262) | −4.0% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $764 (±$57) | $684 (±$42) | −10.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $99,100 (±$10,030) | $147,300 (±$13,784) | +48.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $58,873 (±$6,975) | $66,728 (±$8,965) | +13.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $908 (±$59) | $994 (±$83) | +9.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $486 (±$64) | $841 (±$136) | +73.0% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 32.4% (±5.2 points) | 18.6% (±5.1 points) | −13.8 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.6% (±8.9 points) | 3.2% (±5.0 points) | −4.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
ZIP codes in Chester Township (Wabash County)
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46946 | 100% | 90 | — | — | $61,346 |
| 46980 | 100% | 61 | — | — | — |
| 46962 | 54% | 8,785 | $685 | $159,600 | $67,984 |
| 46990 | 21% | 633 | — | $196,700 | $78,875 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Chester Township (Wabash County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Manchester | 2.9 mi | $660 | $138,200 | 20.4% |
| Warren Township (Huntington County) | 6.7 mi | — | $207,100 | 2.8% |
| Pleasant Township (Wabash County) | 6.9 mi | $1,098 | $254,900 | 18.3% |
| Jackson Township (Kosciusko County) | 7.0 mi | $791 | $185,900 | 4.7% |
| Cleveland Township (Whitley County) | 7.2 mi | $750 | $164,200 | 19.2% |
| Paw Paw Township | 8.3 mi | $1,019 | $176,900 | 8.9% |
| Sidney | 8.8 mi | $1,188 | $118,800 | 21.8% |
| Lake Township (Kosciusko County) | 9.1 mi | $1,158 | $158,800 | 13.1% |
Places in Indiana most like Chester Township (Wabash County)
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Manchester | $660 | $138,200 | $61,296 | 20.4% |
| Remington | $746 | $146,100 | $75,875 | 17.7% |
| Lafayette Township (Madison County) | $748 | $153,800 | $63,857 | 19.8% |
| Union Township (Delaware County) | $688 | $119,900 | $66,902 | 16.4% |
| New Garden Township | $682 | $161,800 | $73,714 | 20.1% |
| Oak Grove Township | $758 | $143,900 | $55,417 | 16.6% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Indiana.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Chester Township (Wabash County), fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $759 | $775 | $1,014 | $1,208 | $1,348 |
HUD income limits for Chester Township (Wabash County), fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,850 | $31,400 | $50,250 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,900 | $57,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,400 | $64,600 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,850 | $71,750 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,450 | $77,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,050 | $83,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,650 | $89,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,250 | $94,750 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Wabash County, IN, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $89,700.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Chester Township (Wabash County)
What is the average rent in Chester Township (Wabash County), IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Chester Township (Wabash County) is $684 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Chester Township (Wabash County)?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Chester Township (Wabash County), IN is $613 (±$61) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Chester Township (Wabash County)?
Chester Township (Wabash County) has an estimated 489 (±146) renting households, 18.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Chester Township (Wabash County)?
The median household income in Chester Township (Wabash County) is $66,728 (±$8,965) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Chester Township (Wabash County), IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $147,300 (±$13,784) for owner-occupied homes in Chester Township (Wabash County) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Chester Township (Wabash County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Chester Township (Wabash County), IN is $994 (±$83) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is Chester Township (Wabash County) growing?
In Chester Township (Wabash County), the number of residents went from 7,646 in 2015–2019 to 6,984 in 2020–2024 (−8.7%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in Chester Township (Wabash County)?
The ZIP codes that cover Chester Township (Wabash County) are 46946, 46980, 46962, 46990.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Wabash County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Wabash County, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Wabash County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Wabash County, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Wabash County, Indiana
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Wabash County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Wabash County, Indiana
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Wabash County, IN
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Wabash County, IN
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Chester township, Wabash County, Indiana (county subdivision:12322, in state:18 county:169).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .