City

Salem, UT

1 ZIP code  ·  Utah County  ·  Utah

👥11,531Population
💰$111,420Median HH Income▲ 46% above avg
🎂29.1Median Age
🏠$569,300Median Home Value▲ 104% above avg
🎓51.3%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.7%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic6.5%
Black0.3%
Asian0.2%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
27%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.61
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads51.3% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.2%)
HS Graduate992 (16.1%)
Some College732 (11.9%)
Associates1,255 (20.4%)
Bachelors666 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree2,487 (40.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 16.1%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 20.4%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 40.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad16.1%
Some College11.9%
Associates20.4%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate40.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93%Renter: 7%Tenure
Owner93.0%
Renter7.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
60%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,420 ▲ 46% above avg
Median Home Value$569,300 ▲ 104% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,581/mo
Total Housing Units3,235
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
66%
About Salem, UT

Salem is a city in Utah, located in Utah County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,531 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.1 years.

Economically, Salem is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $111,420 is above the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Salem is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $569,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,581 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salem is well-educated. 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.93%).

Salem, UT offers residents above-average earning potential within Utah.

ZIP Codes in Salem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
84653 11,531 $111,420 $569,300 $1,581 3.8% 51.3% 93.0%