Salem, Connecticut

Salem, Connecticut
Town of Salem
Salem Town House
Coordinates: 41°28′59″N 72°15′59″W / 41.48306°N 72.26639°W / 41.48306; -72.26639
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyNew London
RegionSoutheastern CT
Incorporated1819
Government
 • TypeSelectman-town meeting
 • First selectmanEd Chmielewski
Area
 • Total
29.8 sq mi (77.2 km2)
 • Land29.0 sq mi (75.0 km2)
 • Water0.85 sq mi (2.2 km2)
Elevation
315 ft (96 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,213
 • Density145/sq mi (56.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
06420
Area codes860/959
FIPS code09-66210
GNIS feature ID0213499
Websitewww.salemct.gov

Salem is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 4,213 at the 2020 census.