Salem Ohio Map

About Salem, Ohio

Salem is a locality in Perry County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 11,915. The population density is 715.3 people per km². Salem is located at 40.9046°N, 80.8489°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Salem is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 43748, 44460.

Salem occupies a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the interior plains, where the horizon stretches wide across fields that shift from the pale, brittle gold of harvest to the deep, resonant green of early summer. It lies 14.2 miles east of Lancaster, OH (from Lancaster, OH: bearing 99°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west-southwest of New Lexington. The earth here is firm and unremarkable in its elevation, yet it harbors a subtle complexity, with the modest waters of Clark Run tracing a path through the low-lying terrain. Beyond the immediate outskirts, the terrain rises toward the distant, softened shadows of Schultz Hill, while the dense, shadowed canopy of Wayne National Forest provides a sanctuary for the local wildlife just a few miles away. As the sun dips behind the western tree lines, the light catches the dust motes in the air, casting a long, amber glow that makes the familiar brick facades of Salem appear as if they are suspended in a permanent, golden afternoon.

Salem bears the weight of a legacy forged by industry and the steady, rhythmic labor of those who settled this inland territory long ago. The economy, once driven by the clatter of machinery and the steady output of factories, now reflects a quieter transition, where the echoes of manufacturing remain present in the sturdy, utilitarian architecture of the older districts. Nearby, the rugged topography of Coon Hollow and the sprawling, untamed stretches of Perry State Forest offer a rugged counterpoint to the orderly grid of the streets. Those who seek to traverse the broader landscape often find their way to the Buckeye Trail, a path that links the local experience to the wider regional geography. Whether it is the distant, quiet presence of Hocking County Lake or the daily habits of its residents, Salem maintains a character that is defined less by grand spectacles and more by the enduring, grounded nature of its own history.

About This Salem Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Salem, Ohio. Coordinates: 40.904596, -80.848937. 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 (43748, 44460), telephone area code (740, 330), county seat of Perry County (New Lexington), and school district assignment (Salem City School District).

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.