New Salem
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts
New Salem is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, with 983 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,047 ft (319 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shutesbury, 4.6 miles W.
- 983residents (2020 Census)
- 1,047 ftelevation · 319 m
- 44.8 sq miland area · 115.9 km²
- 22 / sq mipopulation density
- 01355main ZIP code (2 in total)
About New Salem
New Salem is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 983 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in New Salem
- Median household income
- $79,688
- Median home value
- $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,194/mo
- Median age
- 55.6
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New Salem had 983 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 983 |
|---|---|
| Density | 22 per sq mi (8 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Salem at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 983 (2020) |
| Land area | 44.76 sq mi (115.9 km²) |
| Water area | 13.93 sq mi (36.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4586° N, 72.3272° W |
| ZIP codes | 01355, 01072 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2501145490 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Salem
- Shutesbury4.6 mi W
- Petersham5.6 mi E
- Pelham7.3 mi SW
- Wendell7.9 mi NW
- Leverett8.1 mi W
- Hardwick9.2 mi SE
- Athol9.5 mi NE
- Orange10.3 mi N
- Sunderland11.2 mi W
- Phillipston11.2 mi NE
- Amherst Town11.3 mi SW
- Barre11.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about New Salem
What county is New Salem in?
New Salem is in Franklin County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of New Salem, MA?
983 people lived in New Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Salem, MA?
The main ZIP code is 01355. Other ZIP codes: 01072.
What is the elevation of New Salem?
1,047 feet (319 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Salem?
Shutesbury (4.6 mi), Petersham (5.6 mi), Pelham (7.3 mi), Wendell (7.9 mi), Leverett (8.1 mi).
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