Salem
City in Fulton County, Arkansas
Salem is a city in Fulton County, Arkansas, with 1,566 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 663 ft (202 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Viola, 9.4 miles W.
- 1,566residents (2020 Census)
- 663 ftelevation · 202 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.2 km²
- 649 / sq mipopulation density
- 72576ZIP code
About Salem
Salem is a city in and the county seat of Fulton County, Arkansas, United States. Salem was first incorporated in 1900. As of the 2020 census the population stood at 1,566.
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Living in Salem
- Median household income
- $40,833
- Median home value
- $105,900
- Median rent
- $676/mo
- Median age
- 39.3
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Salem had 1,566 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,566 |
|---|---|
| Density | 649 per sq mi (251 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salem at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Fulton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,566 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.41 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3704° N, 91.8217° W |
| ZIP code | 72576 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0562150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salem
- Viola9.4 mi W
- Horseshoe Bend11.5 mi SE
- Oxford12.4 mi SW
- Franklin14.0 mi S
- Cherokee Village15.0 mi E
- Violet Hill15.1 mi S
- Ash Flat15.1 mi SE
- Mammoth Spring17.7 mi NE
- Highland18.2 mi E
- Koshkonong, MO18.5 mi NE
- Thayer, MO18.8 mi NE
- Hardy19.3 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Salem
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Fulton County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Salem, AR?
1,566 people lived in Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, AR?
The ZIP code of Salem is 72576.
What is the elevation of Salem?
663 feet (202 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salem?
Viola (9.4 mi), Horseshoe Bend (11.5 mi), Oxford (12.4 mi), Franklin (14.0 mi), Cherokee Village (15.0 mi).
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