Salem, North Carolina
Salem: township in Burke County, North Carolina
About
Salem is a township located in the county of Burke in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Salem
| Population | 2,218 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Burke County |
| Postal code | 28655 |
| Phone Area Codes | 828 |
| Area | 11.1 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.6987,-81.6970 |
| Altitude | 1,214 feet / 370 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 12:23:56 (15th April 2026) |
| Weather | 59℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Salem is located at 35°41'55"N 81°41'49"W (35.6987400, -81.6970400).
Salem map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 2 mph.
7-Day ForecastPeople born in Salem (3)
People born in Salem, including newspaper publisher and Confederate Army soldier Alfred Horatio Belo, United States chemist Emil Alexander de Schweinitz, pioneer George Donner, .
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199908 | Western Piedmont Community College | Morganton (NC) | 28655-4511 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Salem, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Salem.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Morganton Post Office | Morganton (NC) | 28655 |
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- Salem, Oregon The capital of Oregon. with a population of 175,891 people.
- Salem, Massachusetts The capital of Massachusetts. with a population of 43,581 people.
- Salem, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 30,641 people.
- Salem, Virginia City in Page County, Virginia, United States with a population of 25,340 people.
- Salem, Utah city in Utah County, Utah, United States with a population of 8,866 people.
- Salem, Illinois city in Illinois with a population of 6,952 people.
- Salem, Michigan township in Washtenaw County, Michigan with a population of 6,464 people.
- Salem, Pennsylvania township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania with a population of 6,367 people.
- Salem, Indiana city in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States with a population of 6,236 people.
- Salem, Indiana city in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States with a population of 6,217 people.
- Salem, Missouri city in Missouri, United States with a population of 4,874 people.
- Salem, New Jersey city in Salem County, New Jersey, USA with a population of 4,713 people.
- Salem, Connecticut town in New London County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 4,083 people.
- Salem, New York city in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States with a population of 2,607 people.
- Salem, Arkansas city in Arkansas, United States with a population of 1,655 people.
- Salem, West Virginia city in West Virginia with a population of 1,511 people.
- Salem, Ohio city in Ohio with a population of 956 people.
- Salem, Kentucky city in Kentucky, United States with a population of 717 people.
- Salem, Wisconsin civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin with a population of 529 people.
- Salem, Iowa city in Iowa, United States with a population of 380 people.
- Salem, Kansas city (possibly historical) with a population of 305 people.
- Salem, South Carolina town in South Carolina, United States with a population of 153 people.
- Salem, South Dakota city in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 153 people.
- Salem, Nebraska village in Nebraska, United States with a population of 103 people.
Other cities in Burke County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Burke County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Morganton | 16,625 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States |
| Valdese | 4,407 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Icard | 2,664 | Township in Burke County, North Carolina |
| Hildebran | 2,006 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Drexel | 1,861 | Human settlement in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Connelly Springs | 1,648 | Town in North Carolina |
| Glen Alpine | 1,487 | Town of the United States |
| Rutherford College | 1,300 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Salem distances to largest North Carolina cities