Salem Ohio Map

About Salem, Ohio

Salem is a locality in Perry County, Ohio, United States. Salem is located at 39.6826°N, 82.3354°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44460.

Salem rests in a landscape where rolling hills, cloaked in the verdant hues of Appalachian foothills, gently give way to fertile valleys. It lies 14.2 miles east of Lancaster, OH (from Lancaster, OH: bearing 99°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west-south-west of New Lexington. The land here breathes a quiet resilience, the soil a rich, dark loam that promises bounty to those who cultivate it. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, filters through the leaves of mature oaks and maples, casting a warm, golden glow that softens the edges of the small clusters of homes and farms. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle perfume that speaks of seasons turning and a life lived close to the land. The history of Salem is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet persistence of its agricultural roots. For generations, this corner of Perry County has been shaped by the rhythm of the seasons and the steady work of farming, with corn and soybeans often dominating the cultivated fields. While the echoes of past industries may linger in the gentle slopes that once supported different endeavors, the present economy of Salem remains anchored in the land, a testament to the enduring strength of rural life. The local gathering spots, unassuming yet vital, serve as the connective tissue of this place, where conversations flow as easily as the nearby creeks, fostering a sense of shared heritage and quiet community.

About This Salem Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Salem, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.682568, -82.33543. 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 Perry County.

Detailed location data for Salem includes the ZIP code (43748), telephone area code (740, 330), county seat of Perry County (New Lexington), 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.