Salem
City in Utah County, Utah

Salem is a city in Utah County, Utah, with 9,298 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,610 ft (1,405 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woodland Hills, 3.0 miles S.
- 9,298residents (2020 Census)
- 4,610 ftelevation · 1,405 m
- 12.1 sq miland area · 31.5 km²
- 766 / sq mipopulation density
- 84653ZIP code
About Salem
Salem is a city in Utah County, Utah. It is part of the Provo–Orem metropolitan area. The population was 9,298 at the time of the 2020 U.S. census. Landmark locations in Salem include the Dream Mine of John Hyrum Koyle and the Salem Pond.
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Living in Salem
- Median household income
- $111,117
- Median home value
- $605,700
- Median rent
- $1,592/mo
- Median age
- 29.3
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Salem had 9,298 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,298 |
|---|---|
| Density | 766 per sq mi (296 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salem at a glance
| State | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|
| County | Utah County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,298 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.14 sq mi (31.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,610 ft (1,405 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0553° N, 111.6674° W |
| ZIP code | 84653 |
| Official website | pondtown.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4965770 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salem
- Woodland Hills3.0 mi S
- Elk Ridge3.2 mi S
- Payson4.0 mi W
- Spanish Fork4.2 mi N
- Benjamin4.3 mi NW
- Spring Lake5.5 mi SW
- Palmyra5.6 mi N
- West Mountain6.1 mi W
- Lake Shore6.3 mi NW
- Mapleton6.6 mi NE
- Springville7.9 mi N
- Santaquin8.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Salem
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Utah County, Utah.
What is the population of Salem, UT?
9,298 people lived in Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, UT?
The ZIP code of Salem is 84653.
What is the elevation of Salem?
4,610 feet (1,405 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salem?
Woodland Hills (3.0 mi), Elk Ridge (3.2 mi), Payson (4.0 mi), Spanish Fork (4.2 mi), Benjamin (4.3 mi).
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