Salem, Indiana

Salem, Indiana
Washington County Courthouse, in the town square
Location of Salem in Washington County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 38°36′15″N 86°5′56″W / 38.60417°N 86.09889°W / 38.60417; -86.09889
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWashington
TownshipWashington
Founded1814
Government
 • MayorJustin Green (R)
Area
 • Total
4.02 sq mi (10.40 km2)
 • Land4.00 sq mi (10.36 km2)
 • Water0.015 sq mi (0.04 km2)  0.50%
Elevation
748 ft (228 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
6,371
 • Density1,592.9/sq mi (615.02/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
47167
Area code812
FIPS code18-67464
GNIS feature ID442876
Websitewww.cityofsalemin.com

Salem is a city in and the county seat of Washington Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Salem had a population of 6,371.