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Salem, UT
City in Utah County, Utah. ZIP codes: 84653.
Population
10,324
Land area
12.1sq mi
People per sq mi
854
ZIP codes
1
Salem and its ZIP codes
Salem at a glance
- Salem is about 21 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- The median household income is $111,117, 17% above the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $605,700 (24% above Utah) and median rent is $1,592 a month.
Local data for Salem, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Salem, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,117
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$605,700
Median rent
$1,592/mo
Homeownership
93.7%
Bachelor's or higher
39.0%
Median age
29.3
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,179), Swedish Americans (585), Irish Americans (394).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Utah County. PPP loans are for Salem.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,559
300,580 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,651
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $3,385 per person
PPP loans
$12.4M
255 loans, 2,021 jobs reported
How people get to work
Salem, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home14.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Salem, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
409
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
514
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 22°F
20.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Salem, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.1%
U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
6.7%
U.S. 12.8% -6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Salem
1 in or overlapping Salem. Population shown
Cities near Salem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland HillsCity | 2.6 mi | 2.6 |
| Elk RidgeCity | 2.9 mi | 2.9 |
| BenjaminCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 8.5 |
| Spanish ForkCity | 5 mi | 17.8 |
| Spring LakeCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.6 |
| PaysonCity | 5.3 mi | 13.2 |
| PalmyraCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 6.6 |
| MapletonCity | 6.6 mi | 13.3 |
| West MountainCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 10.6 |
| Lake ShoreCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 6.9 |
| SantaquinCity | 7.9 mi | 10.5 |
| SpringvilleCity | 8.2 mi | 14.5 |
| GenolaTown | 9.6 mi | 13.8 |
| Rocky RidgeTown | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Hobble CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| GoshenTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Salem, UT in?
- Salem is in Utah County, Utah.
- What ZIP codes are in Salem, UT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Salem include 84653.
- What is the population of Salem, UT?
- About 10,324 people live in Salem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Salem?
- Nearby places include Woodland Hills (2.6 mi), Elk Ridge (2.9 mi), Benjamin (4.6 mi), Spanish Fork (5 mi), Spring Lake (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023