Chelsea

City in Tama County, Iowa

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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.

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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Median household income
$40,313
Median home value
$43,500
Median age
31.6
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Chelsea, IA population

Chelsea had 229 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census229
Density226 per sq mi (87 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Chelsea at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyTama County
TypeCity
Population229 (2020)
Land area1.01 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Coordinates41.9205° N, 92.3944° W
ZIP code52215
Census code (GEOID)1912990

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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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