Salem, Indiana

Salem, Indiana
Washington County Courthouse, in the town square
Location of Salem in Washington County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 38°36′15″N 86°5′56″W / 38.60417°N 86.09889°W / 38.60417; -86.09889
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWashington
TownshipWashington
Founded1814
Government
  MayorJustin Green (R)
Area
  Total
4.02 sq mi (10.40 km2)
  Land4.00 sq mi (10.36 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)  0.50%
Elevation
748 ft (228 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
6,371
  Density1,592.75/sq mi (615.02/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
47167
Area code812
FIPS code18-67464
GNIS feature ID442876
Websitewww.cityofsalemin.com

Salem is a city in and the county seat of Washington Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 6,319 at the 2010 census.