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Chelsea, VT
Census-designated place in Orange County, Vermont. ZIP codes: 05038.
Population
416
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
468
ZIP codes
1
Chelsea and its ZIP codes
Chelsea at a glance
- Chelsea is about 6.7 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
Local data for Chelsea, VT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Chelsea.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,404
7,791 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,172
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$296M
FY 2026, $10,107 per person
PPP loans
$1.49M
46 loans, 186 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Chelsea, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
539
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
120
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 7°F
42.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chelsea, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Chelsea
1 in or overlapping Chelsea. Population shown
Cities near Chelsea
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| GranitevilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| East BarreCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| WebstervilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| South BarreCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| South RoyaltonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| BethelCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| BarreCity | 15 mi | 4 |
| NorthfieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| FairleeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| BradfordCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| East MontpelierCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| RochesterCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| GrotonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| NorwichCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chelsea, VT in?
- Chelsea is in Orange County, Vermont.
- What ZIP codes are in Chelsea, VT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chelsea include 05038.
- What is the population of Chelsea, VT?
- About 416 people live in Chelsea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chelsea?
- Nearby places include Williamstown (10 mi), Graniteville (11 mi), East Barre (11 mi), Randolph (12 mi), Websterville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023