Salem, New York

Salem
Main Street
Location of Salem in Washington County (left) and of Washington County in New York state (right)
Coordinates: 43°9′N 73°19′W / 43.150°N 73.317°W / 43.150; -73.317
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyWashington
Area
  Total
52.42 sq mi (135.77 km2)
  Land52.36 sq mi (135.62 km2)
  Water0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
2,612
  Density50/sq mi (19/km2)
ZIP codes
12865 (primary)
Area code518
FIPS code36-115-64782

Salem is a town in eastern Washington County, New York, United States. It is part of the Glens Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town population was 2,612 at the 2020 census. The town of Salem contains a hamlet also named Salem, formerly an incorporated village.