Salem, VA ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

24153 is the only ZIP Code for Salem, VA

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ZIP Code:	24153 (Standard)
County:	Salem County, VA
Area Codes:	540,826
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	25,346 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Roanoke, VA [Learn More]
Coordinates:	37.3002, -80.1108
Land Area:	101.22 sq miles (ZIP Code)
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Salem, VA has 1 ZIP Code

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
24153	Standard	38,728	100.00%	Bennett Springs,Fort Lewis,Glenvar,Hanging Rock,Kesslers Mill,Mason Cove

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Population & Demographics

Salem, VA has 38,249 residents, with an average household size of 2.3. The gender split is 47.6% male and 52.4% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (5.3%) and 35-39 (7.9%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 4.5%. Those born outside the United States make up 4.3% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	38,728
Total Households:	15,343
Total Housing Units:	16,515
Average Household Size:	2.32
Average Family Size:	2.94

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	25,346
Total Households:	10,242
Total Housing Units:	11,125
Average Household Size:	2.28
Average Family Size:	3.09

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	35,808	36,110	36,526	37,089	37,128	37,537	37,944	38,125	37,849	37,801	38,178	38,386	38,249
Decennial Census	37,761	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	38,728	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 43.8

Male Median Age: 41.2

Female Median Age: 46.3

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	839	959	1,260	1,366	1,368	984	1,141	1,207	988	1,159	1,249	1,328	1,331	1,114	1,026	669	413	365
Female	775	936	1,050	1,422	1,376	921	1,102	1,099	1,018	1,180	1,219	1,450	1,477	1,378	1,212	886	658	803
Total	1,614	1,895	2,310	2,788	2,744	1,905	2,243	2,306	2,006	2,339	2,468	2,778	2,808	2,492	2,238	1,555	1,071	1,168

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	32,962	86.37%
Black:	2,384	6.25%
Hispanic:*	1,352	3.54%
Asian:	773	2.03%
American Indian:	71	0.19%
Hawaiian:	11	0.03%
Other:	609	1.60%
Total:	38,162	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	18,766	48.46%	41.2 years
Females:	19,962	51.54%	46.3 years
Total:	38,728	100%	43.8 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	12,051	47.55%	39.3 years
Females:	13,295	52.45%	44.1 years
Total:	25,346	100%	41.6 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	36,451	95.30%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	246	0.64%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	800	2.09%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	752	4.06%
Total Population:	38,249	100%
Total Native Population:	36,697	95.94%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,552	4.06%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Salem, VA have an average household income of $72,691 (much lower than the State by 20.1%, and lower than the Nation by 7.4%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($97,361 vs $41,004). Employment participation is lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is much lower than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$51,168	$51,571	$52,924	$53,577	$53,145	$55,472	$57,026	$61,511	$61,959	$67,823	$70,168	$73,136	$72,691
Median Family Income	$65,275	$64,981	$65,396	$67,303	$67,188	$70,710	$72,817	$77,382	$79,541	$83,644	$88,269	$94,135	$97,361
Median NonFamily Income	$28,767	$27,446	$28,006	$29,995	$31,275	$32,126	$34,516	$36,300	$36,288	$38,330	$39,830	$42,271	$41,004
Median Male Income	$46,439	$49,976	$48,603	$48,962	$47,778	$47,496	$48,293	$51,924	$51,501	$54,426	$58,349	$61,904	$60,862
Median Female Income	$36,563	$38,067	$38,813	$40,489	$38,761	$40,121	$40,766	$42,678	$42,984	$44,486	$47,409	$51,523	$54,990

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

Employment status for all ZIPs in Salem, VA: employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed)

Employed:	18,255	57.43%
Unemployed:	659	2.07%
Not In Labor Force:	12,871	40.49%
Total:	31,785	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	7,614	41.71%
Service:	3,305	18.10%
Sales and Office:	3,953	21.65%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,140	6.24%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,243	12.29%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	18,255	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Salem, VA, the median home value is $251,400 - much lower than the State by 30.3%, and up $45,700 (22.2%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,058 per month - much lower than the State by 30.1%, and up $122 (13.0%) since 2020. Most renters in Salem pay under $1,000 (46.2%). About 46.2% pay under $1,000 and 6.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.5% (63.5% have a mortgage) and renters make up 36.5% - owners are lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$171,100	$177,000	$178,200	$179,800	$177,400	$180,500	$181,600	$185,200	$190,500	$205,700	$210,700	$232,500	$251,400

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	50	1.17%
$500 to $999:	1,757	41.13%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,594	37.31%
$1,500 to $1,999:	442	10.35%
$2,000 to $2,499:	161	3.77%
$2,500 to $2,999:	45	1.05%
$3,000 or more:	21	0.49%
No Rent:	202	4.73%
Total:	4,272	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$762	$793	$802	$819	$834	$844	$875	$930	$927	$936	$999	$1,063	$1,058

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	6,753	44.74%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	4,070	26.96%
Renter Occupied:	4,272	28.30%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	15,095	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	15,095	92.12%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,292	7.88%
Total Housing Units:	16,387	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

31.1% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (41.5%) and below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 94.2%, which is slightly above the state rate (91.3%). The share of people in poverty is 6.2%, which is about the same as the state rate (6.8%) and slightly below the national rate (8.7%), up 2.4 percentage points since 2011 and about the same as its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	464	1.72%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,139	4.22%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	8,406	31.16%
Some college, no degree:	5,934	22.00%
Associate's degree:	2,937	10.89%
Bachelor's degree:	4,724	17.51%
Graduate or professional degree:	3,374	12.51%
Total:	26,978	100%
High school graduate or higher:	25,375	94.06%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	8,098	30.02%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	26,764	64.11%
Public Insurance:	12,966	31.06%
No Insurance:	2,017	4.83%
Total:	41,747	100%
Has Health Insurance:	39,730	95.17%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	3.8%	6.0%	6.3%	7.5%	7.7%	7.0%	7.5%	6.8%	6.2%	6.4%	6.5%	5.5%	6.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	430	4.68%
Kindergarten:	159	1.73%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,408	37.08%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,878	20.43%
College or graduate school:	3,316	36.08%
Total:	9,191	100%
Early Childhood:	589	6.41%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	5,445	59.24%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

Salem supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 1,174 business establishments, employing about 22,774 people with an annual payroll of $1,348,923,000. USPS data shows 16,553 residential mailboxes and 1,233 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	16,553Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,233Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	18,721Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	14,342Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,270Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,174Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$329,784,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,348,923,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	22,774Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Salem, VA is located in Salem County, within the Roanoke, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40220). It spans 15 of Virginia's Congressional Districts (1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th,8th,9th,11st,12nd,14th,15th,17th, and 21st). This Metro area has a population of 314,661 people, about 12.3% of whom live in Salem. ZIP Codes here cover 101.221 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.318 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	Roanoke, VASource: Census
CBSA Number:	40220Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	314,661Source: Census
MSA:	Roanoke, VA MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	101.221 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.318 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,11,12,14,15,17,21Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	70000Source: Census
Place Name:	Salem city; VirginiaSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Salem, VA

Roanoke, VA ~6.7 miles
Catawba, VA ~7.3 miles
Elliston, VA ~9.8 miles
Bent Mountain, VA ~10.1 miles
Cloverdale, VA ~12.5 miles
Troutville, VA ~12.7 miles
Daleville, VA ~13.0 miles
Shawsville, VA ~13.6 miles
New Castle, VA ~14.4 miles
Boones Mill, VA ~16.0 miles
Callaway, VA ~17.5 miles
Copper Hill, VA ~17.5 miles
Vinton, VA ~17.9 miles
Blacksburg, VA ~18.1 miles
Hardy, VA ~18.9 miles
Fincastle, VA ~18.9 miles
Blue Ridge, VA ~19.7 miles
Check, VA ~19.9 miles
Goodview, VA ~20.3 miles
Pilot, VA ~20.4 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

Native, born in the United States:	24,196	94.97%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	194	0.76%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	436	1.71%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	651	4.27%
Total Population:	25,477	100%
Total Native Population:	24,390	95.73%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,087	4.27%

Employed:	12,440	58.68%
Unemployed:	440	2.08%
Not In Labor Force:	8,321	39.25%
Total:	21,201	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	4,955	39.83%
Service:	2,215	17.81%
Sales and Office:	3,028	24.34%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	813	6.54%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,429	11.49%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	12,440	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,088	40.32%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,353	23.21%
Renter Occupied:	3,699	36.48%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	10,140	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	10,140	91.38%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	956	8.62%
Total Housing Units:	11,096	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Salem, VA

Sources & References

White:	20,923	83.49%
Black:	1,949	7.78%
Hispanic:*	1,088	4.34%
Asian:	541	2.16%
American Indian:	48	0.19%
Hawaiian:	9	0.04%
Other:	503	2.01%
Total:	25,061	100%

Less than $500:	10	0.27%
$500 to $999:	1,617	43.71%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,281	34.63%
$1,500 to $1,999:	403	10.89%
$2,000 to $2,499:	161	4.35%
$2,500 to $2,999:	28	0.76%
$3,000 or more:	21	0.57%
No Rent:	178	4.81%
Total:	3,699	100%

Private Insurance:	18,008	63.93%
Public Insurance:	8,820	31.31%
No Insurance:	1,340	4.76%
Total:	28,168	100%
Has Health Insurance:	26,828	95.24%

Nursery School, Preschool:	298	4.38%
Kindergarten:	103	1.51%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,250	33.07%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,319	19.39%
College or graduate school:	2,834	41.65%
Total:	6,804	100%
Early Childhood:	401	5.89%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,672	53.97%