West Salem
Village in Edwards County, Illinois
West Salem is a village in Edwards County, Illinois, with 786 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 525 ft (160 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bone Gap, 5.2 miles S.
- 786residents (2020 Census)
- 525 ftelevation · 160 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 504 / sq mipopulation density
- 62476ZIP code
About West Salem
West Salem is a village in Edwards County, Illinois, United States. The population was 786 at the 2020 census, down from 897 at the 2010 census.
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Living in West Salem
- Median household income
- $49,821
- Median home value
- $74,600
- Median rent
- $811/mo
- Median age
- 46.1
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West Salem had 786 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 786 |
|---|---|
| Density | 504 per sq mi (195 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Salem at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Edwards County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 786 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.56 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5201° N, 88.0093° W |
| ZIP code | 62476 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1780853 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Salem
- Bone Gap5.2 mi S
- Parkersburg5.4 mi NW
- Calhoun9.2 mi N
- Browns10.0 mi S
- Albion10.3 mi S
- Bellmont10.9 mi SE
- Mount Erie12.1 mi W
- Claremont13.8 mi N
- Keensburg13.9 mi SE
- Mount Carmel14.7 mi SE
- Olney14.9 mi N
- Golden Gate15.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Salem
What county is West Salem in?
West Salem is in Edwards County, Illinois.
What is the population of West Salem, IL?
786 people lived in West Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Salem, IL?
The ZIP code of West Salem is 62476.
What is the elevation of West Salem?
525 feet (160 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Salem?
Bone Gap (5.2 mi), Parkersburg (5.4 mi), Calhoun (9.2 mi), Browns (10.0 mi), Albion (10.3 mi).
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