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County ProfileVA

Salem County

Population: 25,346 · 1 ZIP code

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
25,346
People
Median age
40
Housing
Total households
10,256
Income
Median household income
$66,725
Housing
Total housing units
11,112
Employment
Employment rate
57.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
33%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.7%
County details
Local time 04:46:51(ET)
NameSalem
Total ZIP codes1total
ZIP codes (by type)
1 Standard
Area code540, 826
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates37.2853329, -80.0552407
Land area14.5 sq miles(37.6 km²)

Map of Salem county, Virginia with ZIP codes

Map of Salem County, Virginia and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Salem County

Compare the largest cities in Salem County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Salem25,346$66,7251ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Salem County

Review the most populated postal areas across Salem County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
24153Salem$74,26038,728

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS