Salem
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire

Salem is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, with 30,089 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Methuen, 3.8 miles SE.
- 30,089residents (2020 Census)
- 24.9 sq miland area · 64.4 km²
- 1,211 / sq mipopulation density
- 03079ZIP code
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Living in Salem
- Median household income
- $110,490
- Median home value
- $473,300
- Median rent
- $1,625/mo
- Median age
- 44.6
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Salem had 30,089 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30,089 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,211 per sq mi (467 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salem at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Rockingham County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 30,089 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.85 sq mi (64.4 km²) |
| Water area | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km²) |
| Coordinates | 42.7881° N, 71.2218° W |
| ZIP code | 03079 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3301566660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salem
- Methuen, MA3.8 mi SE
- Windham4.4 mi W
- Atkinson4.5 mi NE
- Lawrence, MA6.8 mi SE
- Haverhill, MA6.8 mi E
- Hampstead6.9 mi N
- Pelham7.1 mi SW
- Derry7.5 mi NW
- Plaistow7.6 mi NE
- Dracut, MA8.5 mi SW
- Hudson9.7 mi W
- Andover, MA10.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Salem
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Salem, NH?
30,089 people lived in Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, NH?
The ZIP code of Salem is 03079.
What towns are near Salem?
Methuen (3.8 mi), Windham (4.4 mi), Atkinson (4.5 mi), Lawrence (6.8 mi), Haverhill (6.8 mi).
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