City

Salem, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Rockingham County  ·  New Hampshire

👥30,646Population
💰$101,339Median HH Income▲ 33% above avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$438,500Median Home Value▲ 57% above avg
🎓47.9%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.1%Hispanic: 9.2%Black: 0.9%Asian: 4.1%Other: 2.8%Race
White82.1%
Hispanic9.2%
Black0.9%
Asian4.1%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads47.9% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma143 (0.6%)
HS Graduate6,513 (28.8%)
Some College2,710 (12%)
Associates2,417 (10.7%)
Bachelors1,917 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree8,918 (39.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 12%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 39.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College12.0%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate39.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,339 ▲ 33% above avg
Median Home Value$438,500 ▲ 57% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,487/mo
Total Housing Units13,511
Vacant Units938

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Salem, NH

Salem is a city in New Hampshire, located in Rockingham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 30,646 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Salem is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,339 is above the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Salem is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $438,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,487 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salem is well-educated. 47.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.14%).

Salem, NH offers residents above-average earning potential within New Hampshire.

ZIP Codes in Salem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03079 30,646 $101,339 $438,500 $1,487 2.6% 47.9% 76.8%