Salem, NC ZIP Codes
One ZIP code serves Salem, North Carolina: 28655. Together they are home to 55,100 residents in 22,219 households. That is more than the 2,377 people counted inside Salem Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary.
Salem Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,377 |
| Households | 1,045 |
| Median household income | $68,988 |
| Median home value | $159,100 |
| Median age | 41.3 |
| Median rent | $856 |
All 1 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 55,100 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 22,219 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $57,713 (28655) to $57,713 (28655) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $57,713 |
| Homeowners | 72.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 40 routes, 24,019 homes (1 of 1 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Salem
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28655 | Morganton | 55,100 | 22,219 | $57,713 | $191,800 | 72.7% | 25.7% | 9.0% | 40 | 25,327 | 1% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Salem when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Salem Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Salem. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Salem.
Counties
- Burke County — 14 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Morganton — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Salem, NC?
- 28655. A ZIP code is listed for Salem when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Salem Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Salem.
- What is the population of Salem, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 2,377 residents inside Salem Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 1 ZIP code that serve Salem hold 55,100 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Salem, NC?
- $68,988 inside Salem Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $57,713 to $57,713.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Salem, NC?
- For the 1 of 1 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 40 carrier routes reaching 24,019 residential and 1,306 business mailboxes.
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