Salem, Massachusetts
Salem is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, with an estimated population of 44,744 in 2023. It sits at 42.4992, -70.8982 in the America/New_York time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | Salem |
| Type | city |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Essex County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 44,744 |
| Land area | 8.29 sq mi (21.48 km²) |
| Coordinates | 42.4992, -70.8982 |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| ZIP codes | 01970, 01971 |
| Telephone area codes | 351, 978 |
ZIP codes and area codes for Salem
Salem covers 2 ZIP codes: 01970, 01971. Telephone area codes serving the area: 351, 978. Browse all ZIP codes in Massachusetts for the full list.
Where is Salem?
Salem is located in Massachusetts, in Essex County. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into any map service. The nearest indexed places are listed below, which is a useful check when two states share a place name.
Nearby places
Lynn 6 km · MAPeabody 7 km · MABeverly 8 km · MARevere 12 km · MAMelrose 14 km · MAWinthrop Town 15 km · MAMalden 15 km · MAChelsea 16 km · MA
Other places in Essex County
Lynn 101,241Lawrence 88,172Haverhill 67,415Peabody 54,056Methuen Town 53,455Beverly 42,318Gloucester 29,959Newburyport 18,731Amesbury Town 17,303
Frequently asked questions
What county is Salem, MA in?
Salem is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Salem, MA?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 44,744.
What time zone is Salem in?
Salem is in the America/New_York time zone.