Salem
City in Salem city, Virginia
Salem is a city in Salem city, Virginia, with 25,346 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,076 ft (328 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glenvar, 4.0 miles W.
- 25,346residents (2020 Census)
- 1,076 ftelevation · 328 m
- 14.5 sq miland area · 37.6 km²
- 1,746 / sq mipopulation density
- 24153ZIP code
About Salem
Salem is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,346. It is the county seat of Roanoke County, although the two are separate jurisdictions. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Salem with Roanoke County, which surrounds both Salem and the neighboring City of Roanoke, for statistical purposes. Salem has its own courthouse and sheriff's office, but shares a jail with Roanoke County, which is located in the Roanoke County Courthouse complex in Salem. The Roanoke County Sheriff's Office and Roanoke County Department of Social Services are also located within Salem, though the county administrative offices are located in unincorporated Cave Spring.
Roanoke College is located in the city. Salem is also the home to a Minor League Baseball team, the Salem RidgeYaks.
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Living in Salem
- Median household income
- $66,725
- Median home value
- $258,600
- Median rent
- $1,133/mo
- Median age
- 40
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Salem had 25,346 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,346 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,746 per sq mi (674 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salem at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Salem city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 25,346 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.52 sq mi (37.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2853° N, 80.0552° W |
| ZIP code | 24153 |
| Official website | salemva.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5170000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salem
- Glenvar4.0 mi W
- Cave Spring4.8 mi SE
- Roanoke5.4 mi E
- Hollins7.0 mi NE
- Lafayette9.0 mi SW
- Vinton9.3 mi E
- Cloverdale9.7 mi NE
- Elliston9.8 mi SW
- Daleville11.8 mi NE
- Laymantown12.0 mi NE
- Boones Mill13.0 mi SE
- Troutville13.3 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Salem
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Salem city, Virginia.
What is the population of Salem, VA?
25,346 people lived in Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, VA?
The ZIP code of Salem is 24153.
What is the elevation of Salem?
1,076 feet (328 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salem?
Glenvar (4.0 mi), Cave Spring (4.8 mi), Roanoke (5.4 mi), Hollins (7.0 mi), Lafayette (9.0 mi).
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