City

Salem, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Fulton County  ·  Arkansas

👥3,748Population
💰$36,875Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$108,100Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.6%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 6.5%Race
White89.6%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0.6%
Asian0.1%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty23.1% ▲ 131% above avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma86 (3.2%)
HS Graduate900 (33.1%)
Some College417 (15.4%)
Associates517 (19%)
Bachelors287 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree509 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College15.4%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,875 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$108,100 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$611/mo
Total Housing Units1,858
Vacant Units305

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Salem, AR

Salem is a city in Arkansas, located in Fulton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,748 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, Salem is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,875 is well below the national average. Approximately 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Salem is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $611 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salem is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.62%).

Salem, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Salem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72576 3,748 $36,875 $108,100 $611 6.5% 29.3% 70.3%