Salem
Town in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Salem is a town in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 4,213 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 315 ft (96 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Montville, 5.6 miles E.
- 4,213residents (2020 Census)
- 315 ftelevation · 96 m
- 28.9 sq miland area · 74.9 km²
- 146 / sq mipopulation density
- 06420main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Salem
Salem is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 4,213 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Salem
- Median household income
- $123,245
- Median home value
- $403,600
- Median rent
- $1,440/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Salem had 4,213 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,213 |
|---|---|
| Density | 146 per sq mi (56 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salem at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,213 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.93 sq mi (74.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4894° N, 72.2584° W |
| ZIP codes | 06420, 06370 |
| Official website | salemct.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0918066210 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salem
- Montville5.6 mi E
- Bozrah5.8 mi NE
- Colchester6.5 mi NW
- East Haddam7.0 mi W
- Lyme7.3 mi SW
- Oxoboxo River7.4 mi SE
- Moodus9.2 mi W
- East Lyme9.2 mi S
- Norwich9.6 mi NE
- Lebanon10.0 mi N
- Gales Ferry10.1 mi SE
- Franklin10.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Salem
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Salem, CT?
4,213 people lived in Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06420. Other ZIP codes: 06370.
What is the elevation of Salem?
315 feet (96 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salem?
Montville (5.6 mi), Bozrah (5.8 mi), Colchester (6.5 mi), East Haddam (7.0 mi), Lyme (7.3 mi).
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