Salem Virginia Map

About Salem, Virginia

Salem is a locality in Page County, Virginia, United States. Salem is located at 38.6443°N, 78.5478°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24153.

Salem, Virginia, unfolds in a verdant embrace between the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley, a landscape sculpted by ancient forces and softened by the gentle flow of the Roanoke River. It lies 22.0 miles north-east of Harrisonburg, VA (from Harrisonburg, VA: bearing 52°T), and is situated 5.0 miles west-south-west of Luray. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a palpable coolness that hints at the mountain shadows even on the brightest days. Farms, their fields a patchwork of emerald and gold, climb the lower slopes, giving way to denser woods that climb higher, their crowns a deep, unbroken green against the vast, often startlingly blue sky. The character of Salem is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, where the distant call of a hawk can still be heard above the hum of the day. The history of Salem is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of the Shenandoah Valley, its fertile soil once cultivated by generations who learned to coax sustenance from the land. This enduring connection to the earth is still evident in the local economy, where farming, though changed, remains a vital thread. The presence of nearby institutions of learning has also shaped Salem, infusing it with a youthful energy and intellectual curiosity that contrasts with the enduring, grounded nature of its agricultural roots. The Roanoke River, a constant presence, once served as a pathway for trade and travel, and today it offers a quiet beauty, its waters reflecting the changing seasons and the stoic mountains that stand sentinel over Salem.

About This Salem Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Salem, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.644286, -78.547789. 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 Page County.

Detailed location data for Salem includes the ZIP code (22835), telephone area code (757, 276, 540), county seat of Page County (Luray), and school district assignment (Salem City Public Schools). 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.