35043 ZIP Code
Chelsea, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35043 |
| City/Town: | Chelsea |
| County: | Shelby |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,564 |
| Median Household Income: | $106,660 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,456 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,861 |
| Median Home Value: | $301,200 |
| Land Area: | 46.2 sq miles
119.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.3106, -86.6629 |
Population Information (35043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,564 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,265 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,299 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 693 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,415 | 9.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,265 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,049 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 542 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,447 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,368 | 16.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,961 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 824 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 521 | 3.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,577 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 761 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 141 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $301,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,348 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,861 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,631 | 95.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 230 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,153 | 89.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 478 | 10.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,600 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 61 | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 224 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,904 | 19.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,058 | 21.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,149 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,105 | 32.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,099 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 43.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35043 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $106,660 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $121,067 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $119,558 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,456 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,859 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,561 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 298 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,151 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,658 | 86.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 613 | 9.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 273 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,137 | 90.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,020 | 7.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 7 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 68 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 332 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 272 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 527 | 3.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 123 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 153 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 243 | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35043 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 127 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 18 | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 139 | 3.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 263 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 305 | 6.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 464 | 10.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 844 | 18.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,255 | 27.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 687 | 14.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 529 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35043 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,331 | 81.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 378 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 28 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 27 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 735 | 11.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35043 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 17 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 505 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 364 | 5.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 437 | 6.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 707 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 535 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 128 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 954 | 14.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 907 | 13.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,375 | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 182 | 2.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 301 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 149 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (35043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,117 | 96.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,544 | 86.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,587 | 24.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 410 | 2.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35043 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,790 | 81.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,562 | 33.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,047 | 22.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 307 | 6.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 46 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 47 | 1.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35043 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,494 | 92.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 147 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 220 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35043 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 92 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,566 | 32.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,959 | 40.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 661 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 224 | 4.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 142 | 2.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 90 | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 41 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 39 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 47 | 1.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35043 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 8 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 43 | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 200 | 4.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,853 | 38.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,131 | 43.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 626 | 12.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35043 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,361 | 51.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 217 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,987 | 42.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 25 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 41 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35043 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 123 | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 808 | 17.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,112 | 45.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,588 | 34.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35043 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 122 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 53 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 88 | 2.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 202 | 4.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,599 | 38.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,455 | 35.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 582 | 14.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 52 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35043 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,870 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $475 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,348 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.09 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.47 | 2.38 |
Households (35043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,631 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,595 | 77.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,912 | 41.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 369 | 8.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 613 | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,170 | 46.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,534 | 33.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.13 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.51 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35043 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,486 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,346 | 24.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,787 | 69.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 88 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 250 | 4.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 986 | 18.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35043 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,424 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 231 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 289 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,241 | 50.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 944 | 21.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 719 | 16.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,413 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,095 | 10.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,527 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,032 | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 338 | 16.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 953 | 46.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 741 | 36.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35043 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,901 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,573 | 10.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,070 | 68.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 489 | 31.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 94 | 6.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 14 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,234 | 97.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 188 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 330 | 175.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 330 | 175.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 330 | 175.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 142 | 75.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 75 | 39.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35043 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,871 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,895 | 93.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 976 | 7.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 260 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 72 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 12 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 632 | 4.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35043 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,631 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,517 | 97.5% | 89.4% |
Chelsea, AL35043