35043 ZIP Code — Chelsea, AL

Shelby County, Alabama

ZIP code 35043 is located in Chelsea, Alabama, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 46.20 square miles and serves a population of 14,564 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35043

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $301,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $106,660. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 35043 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

14,564

population

46.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35043 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35043

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35043. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chelsea	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35124 Pelham (5.6 mi) 35242 Birmingham (5.9 mi) 35051 Columbiana (7 mi) 35244 Birmingham (9.2 mi) 35007 Alabaster (9.4 mi) 35186 Wilsonville (9.8 mi) 35216 Birmingham (9.9 mi) 35147 Sterrett (10 mi) 35147 Sterrett (10 mi) 35243 Birmingham (10 mi) 35226 Birmingham (11.5 mi) 35078 Harpersville (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,564
Population density	315 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	46.20 sq mi
Water area	0.97 sq mi
Latitude	33.3148
Longitude	-86.6684
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.6%	30.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	31.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	42.6%	28.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.8%	9.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

14,564

Population

315

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$106,660

Median household income

$39,672

Per capita income

$301,200

Median home value

$1,348

Median monthly rent

89.7%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

4,383

Housing units

43.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

346

Under 5

347

706

5–9

709

631

10–14

634

523

15–19

526

270

20–24

272

722

25–34

725

1,181

35–44

1,187

978

45–54

983

411

55–59

413

260

60–64

261

787

65–74

790

380

75–84

381

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,151	28.5%
18 and over	10,413	71.5%
65 and over	2,479	17.0%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Black or African American 6.9%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	13,137	88.5%
Black or African American	1,020	6.9%
Two or more races	332	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	272	1.8%
Other race	68	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.6%	30.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	31.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	42.6%	28.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.8%	9.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k+ 11.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	27.1%
$150k–$200k	14.8%
$200k+	11.4%
Median income	$106,660

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 38.5%

$300k–$500k 35.0%

$500k–$1M 14.0%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$301,200
Median rent / month	$1,348
Owner occupied	89.7%
Renter occupied	10.3%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	92.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.9%
2010–2019	32.2%
2000–2009	40.3%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	2.9%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	4.1%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	43.8%
5+ bedrooms	12.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	17.4%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.0%
Electricity	42.9%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,595	77.6%
Cohabiting couple	54	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	369	8.0%
Female householder, no spouse	613	13.2%
Households with children under 18	2,170	46.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,534	33.1%
Average household size	3.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	17.3%
Married	69.0%	65.6%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	6.9%
Divorced	4.6%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 19.8%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 32.3%

Graduate / professional 11.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	43.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	231	5.2%
Kindergarten	289	6.5%
Elementary school	2,241	50.7%
High school	944	21.3%
College / grad school	719	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Finance & real estate 14.5%

Professional & management 13.8%

Retail trade 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Construction 7.7%

Wholesale trade 6.7%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Other services 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.6%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.2%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	71.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	8.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,095	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.3%
Public insurance	24.7%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,871	95.2%
Spanish	361	2.6%
Other Indo-European	40	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,234	97.7%
Born in same state	14,046	96.4%
Born in different state	9,546	65.5%
Foreign born	188	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	330	2.3%
Not a US citizen	179	54.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,851	12.7%
Italian	1,825	12.5%
Arab	1,788	12.3%
German	64	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	44	0.3%
Polish	22	0.2%
Dutch	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.8%
Internet access	97.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35043

What city is ZIP code 35043 in?

ZIP code 35043 is primarily assigned to Chelsea, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35043 in?

ZIP code 35043 falls within Shelby County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35043 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 35043 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35043 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 35043 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35043?

The median household income in ZIP code 35043 is $106,660, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 35043?

ZIP code 35043 has an estimated population of 14,564 residents, with a density of 315 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35043 in?

ZIP code 35043 observes the CST timezone.