Salem New Jersey Map

About Salem, New Jersey

Salem is a locality in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,322. The population density is 875.3 people per km². Salem is located at 39.5718°N, 75.4671°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 57178.

Salem rests in a broad, fertile plain where the Delaware River’s influence is felt in the rich, dark soil and the gentle murmur of tributary creeks. It lies 12.8 miles south-south-east of Wilmington, DE (from Wilmington, DE: bearing 161°T), and is situated 6.2 miles south-south-east of Pennsville. The landscape here is a quiet embrace of agriculture, a patchwork of verdant fields that stretch towards a horizon softened by the humid air, particularly as the sun begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the hands of timekeepers, stand sentinel along the lanes, their leaves rustling secrets of seasons past, while the air itself carries the earthy scent of turned soil and the distant hum of machinery, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land they cultivate. Salem’s story is deeply entwined with its founding as a Quaker settlement, a legacy that still resonates in the quiet dignity of its historic architecture and the thoughtful pace of its daily life. The local economy, historically reliant on the bountiful harvests of its surrounding farms, continues to thrive on agricultural endeavors, with produce from Salem’s rich earth finding its way to markets near and far. The picturesque waterfront, once a bustling hub of trade, now offers a tranquil counterpoint, its slow-moving waters reflecting the enduring spirit of a community that honors its past while tending to the needs of the present, a place where history feels less like a distant echo and more like a living presence.

About This Salem Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Salem, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.57178, -75.467142. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Salem and Salem County.

Detailed location data for Salem includes the ZIP code (08079), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Salem County (Salem), and school district assignment (Salem City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Salem is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.