Chelsea
City in Tama County, Iowa

Chelsea is a city in Tama County, Iowa, with 229 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 781 ft (238 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vining, 4.9 miles N.
- 229residents (2020 Census)
- 781 ftelevation · 238 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 226 / sq mipopulation density
- 52215ZIP code
About Chelsea
Chelsea is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 229 at the 2020 census. The city is located in the Iowa River Valley and has suffered severe damage in several floods.
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Living in Chelsea
- Median household income
- $40,313
- Median home value
- $43,500
- Median age
- 31.6
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Chelsea had 229 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 229 |
|---|---|
| Density | 226 per sq mi (87 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chelsea at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Tama County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 229 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.01 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9205° N, 92.3944° W |
| ZIP code | 52215 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1912990 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chelsea
- Vining4.9 mi N
- Belle Plaine6.3 mi E
- Elberon7.1 mi NE
- Holiday Lake7.7 mi SW
- Hartwick9.7 mi S
- Tama9.7 mi W
- Toledo10.7 mi NW
- Clutier11.0 mi N
- Luzerne11.1 mi E
- Keystone11.5 mi NE
- Brooklyn13.3 mi S
- Victor14.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chelsea
What county is Chelsea in?
Chelsea is in Tama County, Iowa.
What is the population of Chelsea, IA?
229 people lived in Chelsea at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chelsea, IA?
The ZIP code of Chelsea is 52215.
What is the elevation of Chelsea?
781 feet (238 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chelsea?
Vining (4.9 mi), Belle Plaine (6.3 mi), Elberon (7.1 mi), Holiday Lake (7.7 mi), Hartwick (9.7 mi).
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