Salem, OH: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Salem is a small incorporated city in Columbiana County, Ohio. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 17,571, sits at 40.905°N, 80.849°W, and observes Eastern time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Ohio, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Salem, OH?

What is the population of Salem, OH?

Salem has an estimated population of 17,571. That makes it the 114th largest of the 1,202 places we list in Ohio, and the 2nd largest of 20 places in Columbiana County. The typical place in Ohio has about 1,244 residents, so Salem is roughly 14.1 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Ohio with a similar population include Niles (18,176), Eastlake (18,042), Steubenville (17,753), Tallmadge (17,519), North Canton (17,176). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Salem differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Salem?

Salem has about 1,805 people per square mile (697 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Ohio, it is denser than about 73% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Salem use?

Salem uses one ZIP code: 44460. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 4 are assigned to the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley (Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Salem in?

Salem is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is La Porte, IN, about 308 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Salem located in Ohio?

Salem lies in the northeastern part of Ohio, at 40.905° north latitude and 80.849° west longitude. The state capital, Columbus, is about 129 miles to the southwest. The closest listed place in another state is New Castle, PA, roughly 27 miles to the east, which shows how near Salem is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Youngstown, OH, 17 miles to the northeast.

Which cities are near Salem, OH?

The closest listed place to Salem is Columbiana, OH, 9.2 miles to the east. Of the eight nearest places below, 2 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Salem in?

Salem is in Columbiana County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 39029. The county contains 20 places in our data, 4 of which have their own page here and 16 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include East Liverpool (29,898), Columbiana (7,931), Lisbon (5,372), East Palestine (4,633), Calcutta (3,755). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Salem from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Salem is closest to Chicago, IL at about 360 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,094 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Salem?

Yes. Our data lists 18 other places named Salem: Salem, OR (266,804), Salem, MA (43,226), Salem, VA (25,301), Salem, UT (8,621), Salem, IL (7,730), Salem, IN (6,422), Salem, NJ (5,235), Salem, MO (4,919), and 10 more. When you search for Salem, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Salem in Columbiana County, Ohio.

Planning a move to Salem?

If you are weighing Salem, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.