Salem
Census-designated place in Upson County, Georgia

Salem is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Upson County, Georgia, with 307 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 512 ft (156 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Culloden, 9.4 miles NE.
- 307residents (2020 Census)
- 512 ftelevation · 156 m
- 8.8 sq miland area · 22.9 km²
- 35 / sq mipopulation density
- 31016ZIP code
About Salem
Salem is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Upson County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Salem had a population of 307.
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- Median home value
- $91,000
- Median rent
- $460/mo
- Median age
- 57.5
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Salem had 307 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 307 |
|---|---|
| Density | 35 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salem at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Upson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 307 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.82 sq mi (22.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7586° N, 84.1936° W |
| ZIP code | 31016 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1368129 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salem
- Culloden9.4 mi NE
- Musella9.8 mi E
- Roberta11.0 mi E
- Yatesville11.1 mi N
- Lincoln Park11.2 mi NW
- Knoxville11.7 mi E
- Thomaston12.0 mi NW
- Butler14.1 mi S
- The Rock14.2 mi N
- Reynolds14.9 mi SE
- Hannahs Mill15.0 mi NW
- Howard15.2 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Salem
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Upson County, Georgia.
What is the population of Salem, GA?
307 people lived in Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, GA?
The ZIP code of Salem is 31016.
What is the elevation of Salem?
512 feet (156 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salem?
Culloden (9.4 mi), Musella (9.8 mi), Roberta (11.0 mi), Yatesville (11.1 mi), Lincoln Park (11.2 mi).
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