24153 ZIP Code
Salem, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 24153 |
| City/Town: | Salem |
| County: | Salem (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 38,386 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,136 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,428 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,433 |
| Median Home Value: | $232,500 |
| Land Area: | 101.2 sq miles
262.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.3025, -80.1143 |
Population Information (24153 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,386 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,876 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,510 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,454 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,714 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,519 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,899 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,703 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,039 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,853 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,938 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,575 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,742 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,532 | 11.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,196 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,222 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (24153 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $232,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,063 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,433 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,092 | 91.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,341 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,757 | 71.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,335 | 28.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (24153 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,097 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 552 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,170 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,112 | 29.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,844 | 21.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,079 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,031 | 18.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,309 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (24153 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,136 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $95,833 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,135 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,428 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (24153 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,162 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,200 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 663 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,101 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,769 | 81.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,881 | 15.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 534 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (24153 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,422 | 87.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,386 | 6.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 63 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 621 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 62 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 676 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,156 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,194 | 3.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,524 | 4.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 665 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 232 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 67 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 560 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (24153 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 749 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 414 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,053 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,278 | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,677 | 11.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,504 | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,098 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,812 | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,307 | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,200 | 8.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (24153 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,820 | 81.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,082 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 60 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 851 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 129 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,313 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (24153 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 49 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,053 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,046 | 11.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 707 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,725 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,106 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 193 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,138 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,296 | 7.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,502 | 30.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,696 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 900 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 789 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (24153 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (24153 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,945 | 88.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,515 | 71.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,825 | 30.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,179 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (24153 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,172 | 74.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,490 | 36.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,849 | 25.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 806 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 353 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 905 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (24153 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,798 | 77.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 472 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 420 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 280 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 416 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,063 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 585 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 319 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 80 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (24153 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 56 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 696 | 4.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,486 | 9.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,481 | 9.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,035 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,172 | 19.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,354 | 14.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,224 | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,050 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,879 | 11.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (24153 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 187 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,203 | 7.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,151 | 25.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,542 | 39.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,548 | 21.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 802 | 4.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (24153 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,733 | 44.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 493 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,616 | 43.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 834 | 5.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 235 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 78 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 86 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (24153 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 857 | 5.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,654 | 30.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,368 | 35.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,213 | 27.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (24153 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 258 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 589 | 5.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,223 | 11.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,786 | 16.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,623 | 33.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,565 | 23.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 598 | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 115 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (24153 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,539 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $500 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,063 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.88 | 2.38 |
Households (24153 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,092 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,926 | 45.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,478 | 16.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,089 | 20.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,899 | 25.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,127 | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,343 | 35.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.83 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (24153 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,944 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,423 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,483 | 46.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 616 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,183 | 13.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,836 | 30.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (24153 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,059 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 451 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 169 | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,430 | 37.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,770 | 19.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,239 | 35.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (24153 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,042 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,294 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,124 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,764 | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 266 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,414 | 50.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,084 | 43.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (24153 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,089 | 86.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,056 | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 943 | 18.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,022 | 79.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 695 | 13.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 91 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (24153 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,004 | 96.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 305 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,382 | 453.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,382 | 453.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,382 | 453.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 404 | 132.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 100 | 32.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 29 | 9.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 295 | 96.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 6.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (24153 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,932 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 35,460 | 96.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,472 | 4.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 636 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 559 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 174 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 103 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (24153 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,092 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,989 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
Salem, VA24153