Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 44 min6:00 am – 8:44 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 36 min7:30 am – 5:06 pm
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People38,914 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 42.315,382 householdsMedian household income $74,260Median home value $266,500Median rent $1,124 a month71% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,346 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.0% unemployment rate59% of adults are in the labour force, 18,155 employedMain industries: education and health care 30%, retail 13%, manufacturing 11%Average commute 20 minutes78% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 4% walk or cycle, 10% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages31% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher95% finished high school, 13% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 95%, Spanish 2%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Very LowSalem City, VA, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsRiver flooding Relatively LowStrong wind Relatively LowSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality80% of days had good air in 202590 of 113 days measured23 moderate daysMedian index 31, worst day 76main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Salem City County monitors, VA
Internet at home90% of households have a broadband subscription76% have cable, fibre or DSL12% rely on a mobile data plan alone9% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Salemserves 25,643 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
