City

Salem, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Kenosha County  ·  Wisconsin

👥9,381Population
💰$104,712Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$289,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 4%Asian: 1%Other: 2.5%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic4.0%
Asian1.0%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma73 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,512 (23.2%)
Some College1,242 (19.1%)
Associates920 (14.1%)
Bachelors766 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree2,004 (30.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 23.2%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 30.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad23.2%
Some College19.1%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate30.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,712 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$289,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,268/mo
Total Housing Units4,072
Vacant Units308

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Salem, WI

Salem is a city in Wisconsin, located in Kenosha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,381 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Salem is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,712 is above the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Salem is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $289,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,268 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salem is well-educated. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.36%).

Salem, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Salem
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53168 9,381 $104,712 $289,500 $1,268 2.8% 42.5% 82.4%