Chelsea
City in Shelby County, Alabama
Chelsea is a city in Shelby County, Alabama, with 14,982 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 512 ft (156 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pelham, 5.6 miles W.
- 14,982residents (2020 Census)
- 512 ftelevation · 156 m
- 32.9 sq miland area · 85.3 km²
- 455 / sq mipopulation density
- 35043ZIP code
About Chelsea
Chelsea is a city in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Birmingham metropolitan area. Although Chelsea was incorporated on May 16, 1995, it was dissolved shortly thereafter over procedural errors. Another vote was held and the city was once again incorporated on March 1, 1996. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the 2010 population for Chelsea was 10,183 and 14,126 in 2019. At the 2020 census, the population was 15,908.
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Living in Chelsea
- Median household income
- $115,337
- Median home value
- $360,000
- Median rent
- $1,414/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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Chelsea had 14,982 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,982 |
|---|---|
| Density | 455 per sq mi (176 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chelsea at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Shelby County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,982 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.92 sq mi (85.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.3084° N, 86.6375° W |
| ZIP code | 35043 |
| Official website | cityofchelsea.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0114104 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chelsea
- Pelham5.6 mi W
- Highland Lakes6.2 mi N
- Eagle Point6.8 mi N
- Meadowbrook7.1 mi NW
- Indian Springs Village7.2 mi NW
- Westover7.2 mi NE
- Columbiana8.2 mi S
- Shoal Creek8.7 mi N
- Brook Highland9.4 mi N
- Wilsonville9.7 mi SE
- Hoover10.9 mi NW
- Harpersville11.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chelsea
What county is Chelsea in?
Chelsea is in Shelby County, Alabama.
What is the population of Chelsea, AL?
14,982 people lived in Chelsea at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chelsea, AL?
The ZIP code of Chelsea is 35043.
What is the elevation of Chelsea?
512 feet (156 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chelsea?
Pelham (5.6 mi), Highland Lakes (6.2 mi), Eagle Point (6.8 mi), Meadowbrook (7.1 mi), Indian Springs Village (7.2 mi).
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