Salem
City in Harrison County, West Virginia
Salem is a city in Harrison County, West Virginia, with 1,529 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,050 ft (320 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wolf Summit, 5.4 miles E.
- 1,529residents (2020 Census)
- 1,050 ftelevation · 320 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 753 / sq mipopulation density
- 26426ZIP code
About Salem
Salem is a city in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,485 at the 2020 census. It is located at the junction of U.S. Route 50 and West Virginia Route 23; the North Bend Rail Trail passes through the city. Salem University is located in Salem.
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Living in Salem
- Median household income
- $38,529
- Median home value
- $77,800
- Median rent
- $525/mo
- Median age
- 32.6
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Salem had 1,529 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,529 |
|---|---|
| Density | 753 per sq mi (291 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salem at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Harrison County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,529 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.03 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2898° N, 80.5624° W |
| ZIP code | 26426 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5471380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salem
- Wolf Summit5.4 mi E
- Reynoldsville6.5 mi E
- Wallace9.0 mi NE
- West Milford10.4 mi SE
- Clarksburg10.8 mi E
- West Union11.6 mi W
- Hepzibah12.5 mi E
- Nutter Fort12.8 mi E
- Lumberport12.9 mi NE
- Despard13.2 mi E
- Spelter13.7 mi E
- East View13.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Salem
What county is Salem in?
Salem is in Harrison County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Salem, WV?
1,529 people lived in Salem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salem, WV?
The ZIP code of Salem is 26426.
What is the elevation of Salem?
1,050 feet (320 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salem?
Wolf Summit (5.4 mi), Reynoldsville (6.5 mi), Wallace (9.0 mi), West Milford (10.4 mi), Clarksburg (10.8 mi).
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