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Salem, OH
City in Columbiana County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44460.
Population
11,758
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,828
ZIP codes
1
Salem and its ZIP codes
Salem at a glance
- Salem is about 6.3 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 159th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $47,073, 34% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,400 (44% below Ohio) and median rent is $763 a month.
Local data for Salem, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Salem, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,073
Poverty rate
21.3%
Median home value
$119,400
Median rent
$763/mo
Homeownership
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.8%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,278), Irish Americans (2,285), Italian Americans (1,453).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbiana County. PPP loans are for Salem.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,210
28,389 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,183
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$691M
FY 2026, $6,779 per person
PPP loans
$51.6M
571 loans, 6,232 jobs reported
How people get to work
Salem, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle5.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Salem, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
90
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 19°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Salem, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Salem
1 in or overlapping Salem. Population shown
Cities near Salem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Salem HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.7 |
| WashingtonvilleVillage | 3.9 mi | 0.7 |
| LeetoniaVillage | 4.5 mi | 2.3 |
| DamascusCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Guilford LakeCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.4 |
| BeloitVillage | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| ColumbianaCity | 9.2 mi | 6.1 |
| LisbonVillage | 9.4 mi | 1.7 |
| CanfieldCity | 9.5 mi | 5.1 |
| SebringVillage | 9.5 mi | 2.5 |
| North LimaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.9 |
| Maple RidgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| WoodworthCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| HanovertonVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| East AllianceCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| New WaterfordVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Salem, OH in?
- Salem is in Columbiana County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Salem, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Salem include 44460.
- What is the population of Salem, OH?
- About 11,758 people live in Salem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Salem?
- Nearby places include Salem Heights (2.4 mi), Washingtonville (3.9 mi), Leetonia (4.5 mi), Damascus (5.7 mi), Guilford Lake (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023