North Salem, New York

North Salem, New York
Town of North Salem
Downtown Croton Falls, a hamlet within the town
Location of North Salem, New York
Coordinates: 41°19′41″N 73°36′47″W / 41.32806°N 73.61306°W / 41.32806; -73.61306
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyWestchester
Incorporated1788
Government
  Town SupervisorWarren Lucas (R)
Area
  Total
22.939 sq mi (59.41 km2)
  Land21.369 sq mi (55.35 km2)
  Water1.57 sq mi (4.1 km2)
Elevation
338 ft (103 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
5,243
  Estimate 
(2021)
5,195
  Density245.4/sq mi (94.72/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
10560
Area code914
FIPS code36-53517
GNIS feature ID0979292
Websitewww.northsalemny.org

North Salem is a town in the northeastern section of Westchester County, New York, United States. The town, incorporated in 1788, is a suburb of New York City, located approximately 50 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. As of the 2020 census, North Salem was recorded as possessing a population of 5,243 people living on a land area of 21.37 square miles.

Founded prior to the American Revolution, North Salem contains an amalgamation of urban and rural features, including parks, forests, lakes, and horse trails alongside commuter train service and an interstate highway. The town has been referred to as "Billionaires' Dirt Road" due to a number of wealthy residents, although local median household income is not exceptionally high.