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Salem, IN
City in Washington County, Indiana.
Population
6,489
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,537
ZIP codes
0
Salem and its ZIP codes
Salem at a glance
- Salem is about 8 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 109th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $56,538, 21% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,700 (34% below Indiana) and median rent is $690 a month.
Local data for Salem, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Salem, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,538
Poverty rate
25.7%
Median home value
$144,700
Median rent
$690/mo
Homeownership
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (890), Irish Americans (668), French Americans (161).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Salem.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,629
5,662 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,025
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$173M
FY 2026, $6,152 per person
How people get to work
Salem, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.0%
- Carpooled17.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Salem, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
328
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Salem, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
22.0%
U.S. 12.8% +9.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Salem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CantonCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| New PekinTown | 8.4 mi | 2.4 |
| CampbellsburgTown | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| LivoniaTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| SaltilloTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| MartinsburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| BordenTown | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Little YorkTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| FredericksburgCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| HardinsburgCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| PalmyraTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| MedoraTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| ValloniaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| GreenvilleTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| TunneltonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| AustinCity | 18 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Salem, IN in?
- Salem is in Washington County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Salem, IN?
- About 6,489 people live in Salem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Salem?
- Nearby places include Canton (4 mi), New Pekin (8.4 mi), Campbellsburg (9.2 mi), Livonia (10 mi), Saltillo (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023