City

Salem, VA

3 ZIP codes  ·  Salem (city) County  ·  Virginia

👥38,249Population
💰$72,691Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$251,400Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.4%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 6.4%Asian: 1.6%Other: 2.1%Race
White84.4%
Hispanic4.2%
Black6.4%
Asian1.6%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma104 (0.4%)
HS Graduate7,238 (28.6%)
Some College3,720 (14.7%)
Associates3,666 (14.5%)
Bachelors2,937 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree7,634 (30.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 28.6%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 30.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad28.6%
Some College14.7%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate30.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,691 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$251,400 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,058/mo
Total Housing Units16,387
Vacant Units1,292

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Salem, VA

Salem is a city in Virginia, located in Salem (city) County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 38,249 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Salem is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,691 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Salem is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $251,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,058 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salem is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.42%).

Salem, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Salem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
24153 38,249 $72,691 $251,400 $1,058 3.4% 41.8% 71.7%

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