"Welcome to Salem: City of Peace" sign in Utah. – Ben P L, CC BY-SA 2.0 – Wikimedia Commons Salem is located in Utah County. About 9,298 people live here (as of 2020). Between 2010 and 2020, the population grew from 6,423 to 9,298. The region is at 1405 meters above sea level. The area covers about 26.3 square kilometers. There are about 563 streets in Salem. The region was founded in 1851. The postal codes are 84653. The dialing code is 801. The name originates from Salem (city in Massachusetts) Salem is city in Utah County, Utah, United States. Among other things, Salem has public Transport, restaurants, supermarkets, schools, dentists and pharmacies. More information at www.pondtown.org.