New Salem
Census-designated place in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
New Salem is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, with 499 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,070 ft (326 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Buffington, 0.7 miles W.
- 499residents (2020 Census)
- 1,070 ftelevation · 326 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 430 / sq mipopulation density
- 15468main ZIP code (2 in total)
About New Salem
New Salem is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in Menallen Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was formerly part of the New Salem-Buffington CDP, before it was split into two separate CDPs for the 2010 census. The population of New Salem was 579 as of the 2010 census.
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Living in New Salem
- Median household income
- $84,250
- Median home value
- $159,300
- Median age
- 64.5
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New Salem had 499 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 499 |
|---|---|
| Density | 430 per sq mi (166 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Salem at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 499 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.16 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9301° N, 79.8260° W |
| ZIP codes | 15468, 15435 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4254040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Salem
- Buffington0.7 mi W
- Menallen2.7 mi E
- Redstone3.5 mi N
- Republic3.7 mi NW
- German4.1 mi SW
- Allison4.5 mi NW
- Edenborn4.7 mi SW
- South Uniontown4.9 mi SE
- Smock5.5 mi NE
- Rowes Run5.5 mi N
- Oliver5.6 mi E
- Uniontown5.8 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about New Salem
What county is New Salem in?
New Salem is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of New Salem, PA?
499 people lived in New Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Salem, PA?
The main ZIP code is 15468. Other ZIP codes: 15435.
What is the elevation of New Salem?
1,070 feet (326 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Salem?
Buffington (0.7 mi), Menallen (2.7 mi), Redstone (3.5 mi), Republic (3.7 mi), German (4.1 mi).
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