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Salem, NM

Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87941.

Population

916

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

700

ZIP codes

1

Salem and its ZIP codes

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Salem at a glance

  • Salem is about 40 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $31,386 a year, 51% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $61,500 (75% below New Mexico).

Housing and community stats

Salem, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$31,386

Poverty rate

54.1%

Median home value

$61,500

Homeownership

74.9%

Bachelor's or higher

2.5%

Median age

30.0

Average commute

29.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (870), Italian Americans (21), German Americans (21).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doña Ana County. PPP loans are for Salem.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,236

81,834 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$49,742

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.9B

FY 2026, $8,464 per person

Doña Ana County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Salem, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.0%
  • Carpooled14.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other11.8%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Salem, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

574

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

947

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

98° / 29°F

10.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Salem, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.4%

U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts

Diabetes

19.1%

U.S. 12.1% +7.0 pts

Smoking

18.0%

U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

37.1%

U.S. 11.1% +26.0 pts

ZIP codes in Salem

1 in or overlapping Salem. Population shown

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Cities near Salem

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PlacitasCensus-designated place3.9 mi0.1
HatchVillage4.1 mi3
GarfieldCensus-designated place4.6 mi0.8
RodeyCensus-designated place5.9 mi0.6
RinconCensus-designated place8 mi1.1
ArreyCensus-designated place11 mi0.8
OasisCensus-designated place16 mi2.1
CaballoCensus-designated place19 mi1
Radium SpringsCensus-designated place23 mi6
Las PalomasCensus-designated place24 mi1.6
HillsboroCensus-designated place26 mi2.1
WilliamsburgVillage28 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Salem, NM in?
Salem is in Doñan Ana County, New Mexico.
What ZIP codes are in Salem, NM?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Salem include 87941.
What is the population of Salem, NM?
About 916 people live in Salem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Salem?
Nearby places include Placitas (3.9 mi), Hatch (4.1 mi), Garfield (4.6 mi), Rodey (5.9 mi), Rincon (8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023