Founded in 1968, Salem is one of 38 independent cities in the state of Virginia. Historically, Salem was formed from Roanoke County. With FIPS code of 775, Salem has a population of 25,373 and area of 15 square miles (39 km2).
List of all cities in Salem City County, VA alphabetically
| City/Town | Postal Code | Area Code |
| Bennett Springs, VA | 24153 | 540 |
| Fort Lewis, VA | 24153 | 540 |
| Glenvar, VA | 24153 | 540 |
| Hanging Rock, VA | 24153 | 540 |
| Home Shopping Network, VA | 24155 | 540 |
| 24157 | 540 | |
| Kesslers Mill, VA | 24153 | 540 |
| Mason Cove, VA | 24153 | 540 |
| Roanoke, VA | 24155 | 540 |
| 24157 | 540 | |
| Salem, VA | 24153 | 540 |
| 24157 | 540 |