INDEPENDENT CITY · VA
Salem city, Virginia
Salem city is an independent city in Virginia with FIPS code 51775 and an estimated population of 25,600 (Census 2023), 70th largest of 133 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Salem city
- State
- Virginia
- Type
- independent city
- FIPS code
- 51775
- State FIPS
- 51
- Population (2023)
- 25,600
- Change since 2020
- +0.8%
- State rank
- 70 of 133
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Salem city?
Salem city, Virginia has the five-digit FIPS code 51775: 51 for the state and 775 for the county.
What state is Salem city in?
Salem city is in Virginia.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.