Salem
City in Washington County, Indiana
Salem is a city in Washington County, Indiana, with 6,371 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 751 ft (229 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Canton, 3.7 miles NE.
- 6,371residents (2020 Census)
- 751 ftelevation · 229 m
- 4.3 sq miland area · 11.1 km²
- 1,492 / sq mipopulation density
- 47167ZIP code
About Salem
Salem is a city in and the county seat of Washington Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Salem had a population of 6,371.
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Living in Salem
- Median household income
- $56,538
- Median home value
- $144,700
- Median rent
- $690/mo
- Median age
- 43.1
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Salem had 6,371 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,371 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,492 per sq mi (576 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salem at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,371 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.27 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6043° N, 86.0976° W |
| ZIP code | 47167 |
| Official website | cityofsalemin.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1867464 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salem
- Canton3.7 mi NE
- New Pekin8.4 mi SE
- Campbellsburg9.6 mi W
- Livonia10.3 mi W
- Saltillo11.6 mi W
- Martinsburg11.8 mi S
- Borden12.2 mi SE
- Little York12.3 mi NE
- Fredericksburg12.8 mi SW
- Palmyra13.6 mi S
- Hardinsburg13.6 mi SW
- Medora15.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Salem
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Washington County, Indiana.
What is the population of Salem, IN?
6,371 people lived in Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, IN?
The ZIP code of Salem is 47167.
What is the elevation of Salem?
751 feet (229 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salem?
Canton (3.7 mi), New Pekin (8.4 mi), Campbellsburg (9.6 mi), Livonia (10.3 mi), Saltillo (11.6 mi).
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