City

Salem, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Columbiana County  ·  Ohio

👥25,289Population
💰$59,882Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$153,200Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.3%
Asian0.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma181 (1.1%)
HS Graduate7,724 (46.1%)
Some College1,537 (9.2%)
Associates1,956 (11.7%)
Bachelors1,888 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree3,482 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 46.1%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad46.1%
Some College9.2%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,882 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$153,200 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$770/mo
Total Housing Units11,595
Vacant Units1,118

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Salem, OH

Salem is a city in Ohio, located in Columbiana County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 25,289 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Salem is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,882 is below the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Salem is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $770 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salem is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.39%).

Salem, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Salem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44460 25,289 $59,882 $153,200 $770 5.6% 32.0% 72.0%