Salem
City in Marion County, Illinois
Salem is a city in Marion County, Illinois, with 7,282 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 545 ft (166 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Odin, 5.2 miles W.
- 7,282residents (2020 Census)
- 545 ftelevation · 166 m
- 7.0 sq miland area · 18.1 km²
- 1,042 / sq mipopulation density
- 62881ZIP code
About Salem
Salem is a city in and the county seat of Marion County, Illinois, United States. The population was 7,282 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Salem
- Median household income
- $59,728
- Median home value
- $106,100
- Median rent
- $774/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Salem had 7,282 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,282 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,042 per sq mi (402 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salem at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Marion County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,282 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.99 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km²) |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6275° N, 88.9594° W |
| ZIP code | 62881 |
| Official website | salemil.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1767236 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salem
- Odin5.2 mi W
- Alma7.1 mi N
- Sandoval8.7 mi W
- Iuka9.3 mi E
- Junction City9.7 mi W
- Kell10.2 mi S
- Central City10.6 mi SW
- Walnut Hill11.3 mi SW
- Patoka11.4 mi NW
- Centralia11.5 mi SW
- Kinmundy11.5 mi NE
- Dix12.7 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Salem
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Marion County, Illinois.
What is the population of Salem, IL?
7,282 people lived in Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, IL?
The ZIP code of Salem is 62881.
What is the elevation of Salem?
545 feet (166 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salem?
Odin (5.2 mi), Alma (7.1 mi), Sandoval (8.7 mi), Iuka (9.3 mi), Junction City (9.7 mi).
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