🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

24153

Salem

ZIP Code 24153 is a standard zip code serving Salem, Salem, Virginia (VA), in Salem (city) County, United States. It has an estimated population of 37,761 with a median household income of $52,924. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Virginia (VA)
County: Salem (city)
City: Salem
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.285300
Longitude: -80.069200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 105.02 mi²
Water Area: 0.79 mi²
Population Density: 360.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.407333°N, 37.175929°S, -79.948941°E, -80.251963°W

With 37,761 residents spread across 105.02 square miles, this area has a population density of 360.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

37,761

Population

90th percentile

$52,924

Median Income

60th percentile

$178,200

Median Home Value

70th percentile

105.02 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 24153 is $52,924, and the median home value is $178,200.

Housing

15,939

Total Units

14,847

Occupied Units

93.1%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Salem, VA.

24155

Salem

24157

Salem

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