Salem
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania

Salem is a township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, with 4,115 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,594 ft (486 m) above sea level. The nearest town is The Hideout, 2.9 miles NE.
- 4,115residents (2020 Census)
- 1,594 ftelevation · 486 m
- 30.6 sq miland area · 79.1 km²
- 135 / sq mipopulation density
- 18436main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Salem
Salem is a second-class township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The township's population was 4,271 at the time of the 2010 United States Census.
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Living in Salem
- Median household income
- $61,659
- Median home value
- $241,400
- Median rent
- $1,073/mo
- Median age
- 53.9
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Salem had 4,115 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,115 |
|---|---|
| Density | 135 per sq mi (52 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salem at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 4,115 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.56 sq mi (79.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3977° N, 75.3722° W |
| ZIP codes | 18436, 18463 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4212767488 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salem
- The Hideout2.9 mi NE
- Indian Rocks3.1 mi SE
- Lake Wallenpaupack Estates3.3 mi SE
- The Escape4.0 mi SE
- Lake4.2 mi N
- Sterling4.8 mi S
- Wallenpaupack Lake Estates5.2 mi E
- Madison6.0 mi SW
- Paupack6.6 mi NE
- Mount Cobb6.8 mi W
- Dreher6.9 mi S
- Jefferson7.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Salem
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Salem, PA?
4,115 people lived in Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, PA?
The main ZIP code is 18436. Other ZIP codes: 18463.
What is the elevation of Salem?
1,594 feet (486 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salem?
The Hideout (2.9 mi), Indian Rocks (3.1 mi), Lake Wallenpaupack Estates (3.3 mi), The Escape (4.0 mi), Lake (4.2 mi).
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