Chelsea, Iowa
Chelsea: City in Iowa, US
About
Chelsea is a city located in the county of Tama in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 267 and a population density of 102 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 246 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Chelsea
| Population : | 246 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Tama County |
| Postal code : | 52215 |
| Area : | 2.61 km2 |
| Altitude : | 781 feet / 238, 238 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:02:48 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 94 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.54% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Chelsea is located at 41°55'9"N 92°23'41"W (41.9191600, -92.3946300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Chelsea decreased by 8.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 267 | - | census |
| 2011 | 265 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 263 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 260 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 259 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 257 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 254 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 252 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 250 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 249 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 246 | -1.22% | estimation process |
Chelsea zip code is 52215.
County name: Tama, County
fips: 19171
Schools in Chelsea
College & universities near Chelsea, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153384 | Grinnell College | Grinnell (IA) | 50112-1690 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chelsea, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Chelsea
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Post Office | Chelsea (IA) | 52215 |
Other places with the same name (10)
- Chelsea , Massachusetts city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 39,230 people.
- Chelsea , Alabama City in Madison County, Alabama, United States with a population of 14,608 people.
- Chelsea , Michigan city in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 5,377 people.
- Chelsea , Maine town in Maine, US with a population of 2,753 people.
- Chelsea , Oklahoma city in Oklahoma, US with a population of 1,877 people.
- Chelsea , Vermont town in Vermont, US with a population of 1,294 people.
- Chelsea , Wisconsin town in Wisconsin, US with a population of 790 people.
- Chelsea , Kansas township in Butler County, Kansas with a population of 266 people.
- Chelsea , South Dakota town in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 26 people.
Other cities in Tama County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tama County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | 2,723 | City in Tokyo, Japan |
| Toledo | 2,125 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Traer | 1,585 | City in Tama County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Dysart | 1,311 | Former town, now a suburb of Kirkcaldy, Scotland |
| Gladbrook | 857 | City in Tama County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Garwin | 490 | City in Tama County, Iowa, United States |
| Montour | 242 | Human settlement in Tama County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Clutier | 203 | Human settlement in Tama County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Elberon | 188 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Vining | 49 | Human settlement in Tama County, Iowa, United States of America |
