City

Salem, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  New York

👥3,353Population
💰$70,868Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$170,300Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓45.2%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊11.9%Unemployment▲ 143% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 3.6%Other: 3.7%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic2.4%
Black3.6%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads45.2% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment11.9% ▲ 143% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.7%)
HS Graduate700 (29.5%)
Some College169 (7.1%)
Associates412 (17.4%)
Bachelors369 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree703 (29.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 29.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad29.5%
Some College7.1%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate29.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,868 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$170,300 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$952/mo
Total Housing Units1,654
Vacant Units295

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
69%
About Salem, NY

Salem is a city in New York, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,353 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Salem is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,868 is near the national average. Approximately 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Salem is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $952 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salem is well-educated. 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.29%).

Salem, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Salem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12865 3,353 $70,868 $170,300 $952 11.9% 45.2% 81.7%