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Salem city, MA

ZIP 01970 — 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 01970

01970 has a population of 44,115 with a median age of 38.4 yrs (44.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
75.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Black
5.3%-57% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.3%-45% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
19.5%+4% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.7%-29% vs US avg
x
18–64
67.9%+10% vs US avg
x
65+
16.4%+1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.2%-27% vs US avg
x
High school
20.7%-21% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.5%-26% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
49.7%+47% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.4%-16% vs US avg
x
Never married
45.3%+34% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.1%-2% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.1%
x
Diversity Index
39/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
13.7%+19% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.4%+112% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-40% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.7%-12% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.4%+102% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
41.9%+623% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishItalianEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 01970

Poverty Rate
13.7%+19% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-40% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.4%+112% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.4%+102% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.7%-12% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.5%-68% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.6%+51% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
41.9%+623% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population44,115
Median age38.4
Poverty rate13.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White75.3%
Hispanic19.5%
Black5.3%
Asian3.3%
Foreign-born29.4%