Salem, Connecticut

Salem, Connecticut
Town of Salem
Salem Town House
Coordinates: 41°28′59″N 72°15′59″W / 41.48306°N 72.26639°W / 41.48306; -72.26639
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyNew London
RegionSoutheastern CT
Incorporated1819
Government
  TypeSelectman-town meeting
  First selectmanEd Chmielewski
Area
  Total
29.8 sq mi (77.2 km2)
  Land29.0 sq mi (75.0 km2)
  Water0.8 sq mi (2.2 km2)
Elevation
315 ft (96 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
4,213
  Density140/sq mi (55/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
06420
Area code(s)860/959
FIPS code09-66210
GNIS feature ID0213499
Websitewww.salemct.gov

Salem is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 4,213 at the 2020 census.