COUNTY · PA

Chester County, Pennsylvania

Chester County is a county in Pennsylvania with FIPS code 42029 and an estimated population of 549,784 (Census 2023), 7th largest of 67 in the state.

County facts

Name
Chester County
State
Pennsylvania
Type
county
FIPS code
42029
State FIPS
42
Population (2023)
549,784
Change since 2020
+2.8%
State rank
7 of 67

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Other counties in Pennsylvania

Questions

What is the FIPS code for Chester County?

Chester County, Pennsylvania has the five-digit FIPS code 42029: 42 for the state and 029 for the county.

What state is Chester County in?

Chester County is in Pennsylvania.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.