Salem
Census-designated place in Washington County, New York
Salem is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washington County, New York, with 811 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Sandgate, 7.4 miles E.
- 811residents (2020 Census)
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.6 km²
- 276 / sq mipopulation density
- 12865ZIP code
About Salem
Salem is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the town of Salem in Washington County, New York, United States. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 946 at the 2010 census.
The hamlet is located in the north central part of Town of Salem, at the junction of New York State Route 22 and Washington County routes 30 and 153. It was an incorporated village from 1803 to 2016. Part of the county government was located here, including the jail and the Sheriff's Department. The courthouse, formerly housing the jail, remains a historical landmark in the town. It was built from an E.F. Cummings design in 1869 and remained as the jail until 2004. The Sheriff's Department opened its new sub-station south of the community on Route 22 in August 2007.
Government offices for the Town of Salem are located in the hamlet.
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Living in Salem
- Median household income
- $82,750
- Median home value
- $182,300
- Median rent
- $844/mo
- Median age
- 53.1
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Salem had 811 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 811 |
|---|---|
| Density | 276 per sq mi (107 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salem at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 811 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.93 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Coordinates | 43.1727° N, 73.3266° W |
| ZIP code | 12865 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3664771 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salem
- Sandgate, VT7.4 mi E
- Rupert, VT8.6 mi NE
- Arlington, VT9.3 mi SE
- Argyle9.4 mi NW
- Cambridge10.4 mi S
- Greenwich10.4 mi SW
- West Pawlet, VT13.2 mi N
- Manchester, VT13.4 mi E
- Schuylerville13.8 mi W
- Victory14.5 mi SW
- Fort Edward14.5 mi NW
- Sunderland, VT14.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Salem
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Washington County, New York.
What is the population of Salem, NY?
811 people lived in Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, NY?
The ZIP code of Salem is 12865.
What towns are near Salem?
Sandgate (7.4 mi), Rupert (8.6 mi), Arlington (9.3 mi), Argyle (9.4 mi), Cambridge (10.4 mi).
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