Salem Indiana Map

About Salem, Indiana

Salem is a locality in Union County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,371. The population density is 615.0 people per km². Salem is located at 38.6046°N, 86.0975°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. Salem is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 47390, 46772, 47353.

Salem occupies a quiet expanse of land where the Salem Branch carves a steady, narrow path through the surrounding fields and woodlots. It lies 13.7 miles east-southeast of Connersville, IN (from Connersville, IN: bearing 103°T), and is situated 9.9 miles northwest of Oxford. The terrain here rises toward the distant, hazy prominence of The Mounds, creating a horizon that feels both expansive and grounded. Sunlight in this part of the country leans toward a pale, honest gold, illuminating the limestone foundations that anchor the older buildings against the seasonal shift of the plains. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the land transitions into the managed greenery of Whitewater State Park, where the stillness of the woods contrasts with the occasional hum of traffic on the local roads.

Salem maintains a rhythm defined by the enduring legacy of its early settlers and the persistence of its regional economy, which balances small-scale industry with the steady work of the surrounding acreage. Life here moves with a deliberate pace, colored by the practical needs of a place that values its own independence and the simple utility of its brick-fronted centers. Residents often look toward the recreational opportunities at Brookville Lake for relief during the humid stretches of summer, or they walk the Equisetum Loop Trail to witness the changing colors of the undergrowth. This is a place where the work of the day leaves a tangible mark on the landscape, and the identity of Salem remains tied to the soil and the quiet, persistent flow of the water that moves past its edge.

About This Salem Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Salem, Indiana. Coordinates: 38.604584, -86.097459. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Salem includes the ZIP code (47390, 46772, 47353), telephone area code (317), county seat of Union County (Liberty), and school district assignment (Salem Community Schools).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.