Chelsea, Michigan
Chelsea, Michigan | |
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| City of Chelsea | |
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Seal | |
| Motto: Where you Belong | |
Location within Washtenaw County | |
Chelsea Location within the state of Michigan Chelsea Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 42°19′05″N 84°01′13″W / 42.31806°N 84.02028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Washtenaw |
| Incorporated | 1889 (village) 2004 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| • Mayor | Jane Pacheco |
| • Clerk | Lynn Sebestyen |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.67 sq mi (9.50 km2) |
| • Land | 3.62 sq mi (9.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.050 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 5,467 |
| • Density | 1,511.7/sq mi (583.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | 48118 |
| Area code | 734 |
| FIPS code | 26-15020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0623143 |
| Website | city-chelsea |
Chelsea is a city in Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 5,467 at the 2020 census. Located approximately 15 miles west of Ann Arbor, the city is recognized for its vibrant arts community, walkable historic downtown, and strong civic identity. Chelsea also serves as a regional hub for outdoor recreation, thanks to its proximity to state parks, trails, lakes and rivers, making it a favored destination for families, artists, and visitors throughout the year.