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Salem, WV
City in Harrison County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 26426.
Population
1,629
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,217
ZIP codes
1
Salem and its ZIP codes
Salem at a glance
- Salem is about 16 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $38,529, 35% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,800 (52% below West Virginia) and median rent is $525 a month.
Local data for Salem, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Salem, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,529
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$77,800
Median rent
$525/mo
Homeownership
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (189), German Americans (168), Italian Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harrison County. PPP loans are for Salem.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,744
37,414 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,896
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$669M
FY 2026, $10,142 per person
PPP loans
$6.3M
61 loans, 682 jobs reported
How people get to work
Salem, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.4%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked11.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Salem, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
653
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
162
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
49.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Salem, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
ZIP codes in Salem
1 in or overlapping Salem. Population shown
Cities near Salem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf SummitCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.4 |
| ReynoldsvilleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.4 |
| WallaceCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.4 |
| West MilfordTown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| West UnionTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| ClarksburgCity | 12 mi | 9.7 |
| HepzibahCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Nutter FortTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| LumberportTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| DespardCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| StonewoodCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| SpelterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| East ViewCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| Lost CreekTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| AnmooreTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Jane LewTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Salem, WV in?
- Salem is in Harrison County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Salem, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Salem include 26426.
- What is the population of Salem, WV?
- About 1,629 people live in Salem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Salem?
- Nearby places include Wolf Summit (5.5 mi), Reynoldsville (6.6 mi), Wallace (9.2 mi), West Milford (10 mi), West Union (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023