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Salem city, IA

ZIP 52649 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 52649

52649 has a population of 845 with a median age of 41.6 yrs (50.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
89.6%+45% vs US avg
x
Black
0.5%-96% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.1%-82% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.0%-84% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.8%+26% vs US avg
x
18–64
49.1%-20% vs US avg
x
65+
23.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.8%-47% vs US avg
x
High school
30.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.9%+7% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
32.3%-4% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
65.6%+36% vs US avg
x
Never married
19.6%-42% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.8%
x
Diversity Index
19/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
5.8%-50% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
4.5%-26% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.5%-14% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.5%-32% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 52649

Poverty Rate
5.8%-50% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.5%-26% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
5.5%-32% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.5%-14% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.5%-81% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.2%-22% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population845
Median age41.6
Poverty rate5.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White89.6%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.5%
Asian1.1%
Foreign-born0.0%