City

Salem, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Indiana

👥15,573Population
💰$57,697Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$161,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma90 (0.9%)
HS Graduate4,180 (42.9%)
Some College1,689 (17.3%)
Associates1,333 (13.7%)
Bachelors1,024 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree1,437 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College17.3%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,697 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$161,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$726/mo
Total Housing Units6,547
Vacant Units462

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Salem, IN

Salem is a city in Indiana, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,573 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Salem is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,697 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Salem is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $726 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salem is moderately educated. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.85%).

Salem, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Salem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47167 15,573 $57,697 $161,500 $726 4.5% 25.2% 79.4%