Chelsea Alabama Map

About Chelsea, Alabama

Chelsea is a locality in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 16,260. The population density is 186.2 people per km². Chelsea is located at 33.3401°N, 86.6303°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35051.

Chelsea, Alabama, unfurls across a landscape shaped by the gentle rise and fall of rolling hills, a terrain softened by the persistent work of nature and the occasional hand of man. It lies 11.4 miles east-south-east of Hoover, AL (from Hoover, AL: bearing 113°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south-east of Meadowbrook. The land here, a rich, red clay that clings to boots and tires, is crisscrossed by narrow roads that snake between stands of mature pine and stubborn oak. Creeks, their water a cool, dark ribbon in the dappled sunlight, meander through the hollows, their banks often thick with undergrowth and the quiet hum of unseen insects. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a subtle perfume that speaks of the humid summers and mild winters characteristic of this part of the South. The story of Chelsea is one of enduring connection to the land, a place where the echoes of its agricultural past still resonate. For generations, farming, primarily cotton and later soybeans, sustained the families who first settled here, their labors leaving a subtle imprint on the contours of the fields that still dot the countryside. While the economy has diversified, embracing retail and service industries that cater to the growing population commuting to nearby urban centers, a deep-rooted appreciation for the natural world persists. The community finds its heart in its local businesses, modest establishments that serve as gathering places, and in the quiet pride of its residents who understand the unique character of Chelsea, a place that holds onto its rural soul even as it embraces the conveniences of modern life.

About This Chelsea Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Chelsea, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Chelsea and Shelby County.

Detailed location data for Chelsea includes the ZIP code (35051), telephone area code (205, 251, 256, 334, 938), county seat of Shelby County (Columbiana), and school district assignment (Shelby County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Chelsea is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.