Salem
Census-designated place in Burke County, North Carolina
Salem is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Burke County, North Carolina, with 2,356 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,214 ft (370 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Morganton, 2.8 miles N.
- 2,356residents (2020 Census)
- 1,214 ftelevation · 370 m
- 4.3 sq miland area · 11.1 km²
- 549 / sq mipopulation density
- 28628ZIP code
About Salem
Salem is a census-designated place (CDP) in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Salem had a population of 2,356. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Salem
- Median household income
- $68,988
- Median home value
- $159,100
- Median rent
- $856/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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Salem had 2,356 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,356 |
|---|---|
| Density | 549 per sq mi (212 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salem at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Burke County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,356 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.29 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6997° N, 81.7003° W |
| ZIP code | 28628 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3758740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salem
- Morganton2.8 mi N
- Glen Alpine5.1 mi NW
- Drexel6.5 mi NE
- Valdese8.1 mi NE
- Rutherford College10.4 mi E
- Connelly Springs12.0 mi E
- Nebo12.2 mi W
- Gamewell12.7 mi NE
- Casar13.7 mi S
- Icard13.8 mi E
- Cajah's Mountain13.9 mi NE
- Sawmills14.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Salem
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Burke County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Salem, NC?
2,356 people lived in Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, NC?
The ZIP code of Salem is 28628.
What is the elevation of Salem?
1,214 feet (370 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salem?
Morganton (2.8 mi), Glen Alpine (5.1 mi), Drexel (6.5 mi), Valdese (8.1 mi), Rutherford College (10.4 mi).
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