City

Salem, CT

1 ZIP code  ·  Southeastern Connecticut County  ·  Connecticut

👥4,323Population
💰$118,839Median HH Income▲ 56% above avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$369,800Median Home Value▲ 33% above avg
🎓66.5%College Grads▲ 72% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 4%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic4.0%
Black1.3%
Asian1.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads66.5% ▲ 72% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.3%)
HS Graduate522 (17.8%)
Some College229 (7.8%)
Associates219 (7.5%)
Bachelors442 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree1,507 (51.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 17.8%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 7.5%Bachelors: 15.1%Graduate: 51.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad17.8%
Some College7.8%
Associates7.5%
Bachelors15.1%
Graduate51.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
49%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$118,839 ▲ 56% above avg
Median Home Value$369,800 ▲ 33% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,495/mo
Total Housing Units1,785
Vacant Units65

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Salem, CT

Salem is a city in Connecticut, located in Southeastern Connecticut County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,323 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Salem is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $118,839 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Salem is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $369,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,495 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salem is highly educated. 66.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.76%).

Salem, CT offers residents above-average earning potential within Connecticut.

ZIP Codes in Salem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
06420 4,323 $118,839 $369,800 $1,495 3.3% 66.5% 87.7%