| Official Zip Code Name | Salem |
| Zip Code State | Virginia |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Roanoke |
| Secondary County: | City of Salem |
| Area Code | 540 |
| Current Population: | 37761 |
| Racial Majority: | White 87.3% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 83.7% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.4% |
| Median Household Income | $51140 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $66600 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 18.7 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 1073 - 2231 ft. |
| Area | 105 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 37.29812000, -80.11644300 |
The current unemployment level in 24153 is 3.4% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 3.6% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.8% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 4.8%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 24153 increased to 37761 from 35592 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 24153 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 24153 public schools is White. 30.2% of students in 24153 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32379 | 87.3% | 33762 | -4% |
| Black Or African American | 2560 | 6.9% | 2175 | +18% |
| Hispanic | 1083 | 2.92% | 734 | +48% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 78 | -100% |
| Asian | 600 | 1.62% | 526 | +14% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 11 | -100% |
| Other Race | 37 | 0.14% | 37 | +43% |
| Two Or More Races | 438 | 1.12% | 438 | -5% |
| White | 83.7% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 7.7% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.7% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37761 | 35592 |
| Male Population | 48.50% | |
| Female Population | 51.50% | |
| Total Households | 14847 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 30.2% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 27.3% |
| Median Household Income | $51140 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 48.60% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 34.80% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 16.70% |
| 24153 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Virginia District 9 | Morgan Griffith | Republican |
| Virginia District 6 | Ben Cline | Republican |
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| 24153 Virginia State House of Delegates Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 8 | Joe McNamara | Republican |
| 17 | Chris Head | Republican |
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| 24153 Virginia State Senate Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 19 | David Suetterlein | Republican |
| 21 | John S. Edwards | Democrat |
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Zip Code 24153 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 24 | 25 | 33 | 41 | 50 | 57 | 62 | 60 | 54 | 42 | 34 | 26 | 42 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 43 | 47 | 55 | 66 | 73 | 80 | 84 | 82 | 76 | 66 | 55 | 46 | 64 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.13 | 2.77 | 3.31 | 3.47 | 3.87 | 3.56 | 3.66 | 3.15 | 3.4 | 2.88 | 2.8 | 2.52 | 38.53 |
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