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Salisbury, PA
Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
Population
587
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,531
ZIP codes
0
Salisbury and its ZIP codes
Salisbury at a glance
- Salisbury is about 5.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,341, 10% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,000 (36% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $753 a month.
Local data for Salisbury, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Salisbury, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,341
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$162,000
Median rent
$753/mo
Homeownership
80.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (284), Irish Americans (70), Italian Americans (58).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Salisbury.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,110
23,200 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$539M
FY 2026, $7,271 per person
How people get to work
Salisbury, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Salisbury, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
592
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
257
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 17°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Salisbury
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MeyersdaleBorough | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Grantsville, MDTown | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| GarrettBorough | 7.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Finzel, MDCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.9 |
| Jennings, MDCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| CallimontBorough | 9.1 mi | 4.4 |
| Frostburg, MDCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| Zihlman, MDCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Midlothian, MDCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Carlos, MDCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Grahamtown, MDCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| CasselmanBorough | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Shaft, MDCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Klondike, MDCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Mount Savage, MDCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| RockwoodBorough | 12 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Salisbury, PA in?
- Salisbury is in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Salisbury, PA?
- About 587 people live in Salisbury, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Salisbury?
- Nearby places include Meyersdale (5.2 mi), Grantsville, MD (5.5 mi), Garrett (7.8 mi), Finzel, MD (8 mi), Jennings, MD (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023