Salem
City in Columbiana County, Ohio

Salem is a city in Columbiana County, Ohio, with 11,915 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,227 ft (374 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Salem Heights, 2.0 miles W.
- 11,915residents (2020 Census)
- 1,227 ftelevation · 374 m
- 6.6 sq miland area · 17.0 km²
- 1,813 / sq mipopulation density
- 44460ZIP code
About Salem
Salem is a city in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. The population was 11,915 at the 2020 census. It was founded by Quakers in 1806 and was a center of abolitionist activity as well as a station on the Underground Railroad. It is the principal city of the Salem micropolitan area, which comprises Columbiana County; a small portion of the city extends into Mahoning County.
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Living in Salem
- Median household income
- $47,073
- Median home value
- $119,400
- Median rent
- $763/mo
- Median age
- 42
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Salem had 11,915 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,915 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,813 per sq mi (700 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salem at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Columbiana County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,915 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.57 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9046° N, 80.8492° W |
| ZIP code | 44460 |
| Official website | cityofsalemohio.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3969834 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salem
- Salem Heights2.0 mi W
- Washingtonville4.3 mi E
- Leetonia4.8 mi E
- Damascus5.2 mi W
- Guilford Lake7.2 mi S
- Beloit7.8 mi W
- Sebring9.3 mi W
- Columbiana9.5 mi E
- Canfield9.6 mi NE
- Lisbon10.0 mi SE
- North Lima10.1 mi E
- Maple Ridge10.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Salem
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Columbiana County, Ohio.
What is the population of Salem, OH?
11,915 people lived in Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, OH?
The ZIP code of Salem is 44460.
What is the elevation of Salem?
1,227 feet (374 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salem?
Salem Heights (2.0 mi), Washingtonville (4.3 mi), Leetonia (4.8 mi), Damascus (5.2 mi), Guilford Lake (7.2 mi).
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