Where is Salem located?

Salem, NC is located at latitude 36.0837500 and longitude -80.2464400. It is in United States.

What is the elevation of Salem?

Salem, NC has an elevation of 248 meters (814 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Salem in?

Salem, NC is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Salem in?

Salem is in the state of North Carolina, United States.

What county is Salem, NC in?

Salem is in Forsyth County, North Carolina.

Salem, NC - Geographic Facts & Maps

Salem: a city in Forsyth County, North Carolina.

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Salem is a city located in the county of Forsyth in the U.S. state of North Carolina.

Quick Facts about Salem

State	North Carolina (United States)
County	Forsyth County
Latitude & Longitude	36.0838,-80.2464
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	12:26:04 (6th November 2026)
Weather	70℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather

Geography

Salem is located at 36°5'2"N 80°14'47"W (36.0837500, -80.2464400).

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Weather

70°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

3 mph N Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Salem, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
199184	University of North Carolina School of the Arts	Winston Salem (NC)	27127-2738
199607	Salem College	Winston-Salem (NC)	27101
489937	Piedmont International University	Winston-Salem (NC)	27101
199980	Winston Salem Barber School	Winston-Salem (NC)	27127
199999	Winston-Salem State University	Winston-Salem (NC)	27110-0001

Nearby Transit Stations (10)

Rail and bus stations connected to Salem, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
WNS	Winston-Salem, North Carolina	100 West 5th Street	BUS
UWS	Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car	601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr	BUS
HPT	High Point	100 West High St	RAIL
LEX	Lexington	Center St. and railroad tracks	RAIL
GRO	J. Douglas Galyon Depot	236 East Washington Street	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Salem.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Center City Post Office	Winston Salem (NC)	27101
Winston Salem Post Office	Winston Salem (NC)	27105
Waughtown Post Office	Winston Salem (NC)	27107
Hanes Mall Post Office	Winston Salem (NC)	27103
Manor Post Office	Winston Salem (NC)	27103

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Other cities in Forsyth County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Forsyth County , NC.

City Name	Population	Title
Winston-Salem	248,112	The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
Kernersville	24,891	City in North Carolina, United States of America
Clemmons	21,089	Town in North Carolina
Lewisville	14,369	Town in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States
Walkertown	4,969	City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America
Rural Hall	3,299	Town in North Carolina, United States of America
Tobaccoville	2,748	Village in North Carolina, United States of America

Salem, North Carolina