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City Profile

Salem, West Virginia

Population: 1,529 · 1 ZIP code

Demographics

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

People
Total population
1,529
People
Median age
32.6
Housing
Total households
578
Income
Median household income
$38,529
Housing
Total housing units
735
Employment
Employment rate
43.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
13.9%
Healthcare
Insured population
84.6%
City details
Local time 04:48:52(ET)
LocationSalem, WV
Population (ZIP areas)6,849(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes1total
ZIP codes (by type)
1 Standard
CountyHarrison
Area code
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates39.2867676, -80.5643346
Land area136.4 sq miles(353,257,547 m²)

Map of Salem, West Virginia with ZIP codes

Map of Salem, West Virginia and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Salem

Explore the ZIP codes that make up Salem. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
26426Standard$56,1636,849

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

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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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