Chelsea, AL ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Chelsea, Alabama: 35043 and 35051. Together they are home to 25,655 residents in 8,360 households. That is more than the 16,260 people counted inside Chelsea city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $80,061 in 35051 to $121,356 in 35043.
Chelsea city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 16,260 |
| Households | 5,724 |
| Median household income | $115,337 |
| Median home value | $360,000 |
| Median age | 37.6 |
| Median rent | $1,414 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 25,655 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 8,360 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $80,061 (35051) to $121,356 (35043) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $106,187 |
| Homeowners | 86.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 37.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 10 routes, 6,128 homes (1 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Chelsea: 35043 ($121,356)
- Most residents: 35043 (15,837 people)
- Highest homeownership: 35043 (90.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 35043 (40.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 35051 (16.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 35043 (40.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 35043 ($366,200)
Every ZIP code in Chelsea
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35043 | Chelsea | 15,837 | 5,289 | $121,356 | $366,200 | 90.5% | 40.1% | 9.5% | 10 | 6,359 | 38% of its land; mailing city |
| 35051 | Columbiana | 9,818 | 3,071 | $80,061 | $250,000 | 78.9% | 32.0% | 16.0% | — | — | 2% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Chelsea when at least 10% of its land lies inside Chelsea city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Chelsea. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Chelsea.
Counties
- Shelby County — 18 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Chelsea, AL?
- 35043 and 35051. A ZIP code is listed for Chelsea when at least 10% of its land lies inside Chelsea city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Chelsea.
- What is the population of Chelsea, AL?
- The Census Bureau counts 16,260 residents inside Chelsea city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Chelsea hold 25,655 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Chelsea, AL?
- $115,337 inside Chelsea city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $80,061 to $121,356.
- Which Chelsea ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 35043, at $121,356, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Chelsea, AL?
- For the 1 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 10 carrier routes reaching 6,128 residential and 232 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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