Salem County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 3 ZIP codes · 2 cities
3
ZIP codes
25,373
population (2021)
+2.3%
pop change since 2010
51775
FIPS code
Salem County ZIP code map
About Salem County
Salem County is located in Virginia and contains 3 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 25,373 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.3% from 24,802 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Salem County is 51775.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 25,373 |
| 2010 population | 24,802 |
| Change | +2.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51775 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Salem County
ZIP codes for Salem County, VA (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24153 | Salem | Salem | View map |
| 24155 | Roanoke | Salem | View map |
| 24157 | Roanoke | Salem | View map |
Demographics & statistics
38,386
Population
42.5
Median age
$73,136
Median household income
$38,867
Per capita income
$232,500
Median home value
$1,063
Median monthly rent
71.3%
Home ownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
12,098
Housing units
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
715
Under 5
739
843
5–9
871
1,239
10–14
1,280
1,426
15–19
1,473
1,330
20–24
1,373
1,987
25–34
2,052
2,387
35–44
2,466
2,429
45–54
2,509
1,267
55–59
1,308
1,349
60–64
1,393
2,229
65–74
2,303
1,080
75–84
1,116
601
85+
621
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,045 | 18.4% |
| 18 and over | 31,341 | 81.6% |
| 65 and over | 7,950 | 20.7% |
| Median age | 42.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.4%
Black or African American
6%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Two or more races
2.9%
Other race
1.7%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,422 | 84.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,386 | 6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,194 | 3% |
| Two or more races | 1,156 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 676 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 621 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 63 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
16.6%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.7% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $73,136 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
5.5%
$100k–$150k
11.4%
$150k–$200k
16.6%
$200k–$300k
33.7%
$300k–$500k
23.8%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $232,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,063 |
| Owner occupied | 71.3% |
| Renter occupied | 28.7% |
| Vacant | 8.2% |
| Single-family detached | 77.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.6% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% |
| 3 or more | 27.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.6% |
| Electricity | 43.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.3% |
| Fuel oil | 5.5% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,926 | 45.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,178 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,089 | 20.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,899 | 25.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,127 | 27.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,343 | 35.4% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.0% | 28.9% |
| Married | 46.9% | 45.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 11.7% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
29.9%
Some college, no degree
21.6%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.6%
Graduate / professional
12.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 451 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 169 | 1.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,430 | 37.9% |
| High school | 1,770 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,239 | 35.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.2%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Retail trade
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Professional & management
7.1%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Construction
5.8%
Other services
4.9%
Public administration
4.3%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.8% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.7% |
| Production & transportation | 14.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.1% |
| Government | 15.8% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.2% |
| Carpool | 5.9% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 4.7% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.2 |
Poverty
All people
9.5%
Under 18 years
9.9%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
11.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.4% |
| Retirement income | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol | 34.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 27.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 69.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,294 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.2% |
| Public insurance | 32.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,932 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 376 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 213 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 128 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,004 | 96.4% |
| Born in same state | 36,699 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 25,077 | 65.3% |
| Foreign born | 305 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,382 | 3.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 700 | 50.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,310 | 13.8% |
| Arab | 4,700 | 12.2% |
| Italian | 3,069 | 8% |
| English | 267 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 210 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 103 | 0.3% |
| German | 68 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 54 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 50 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.3% |
| Internet access | 92.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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