Salem Township (Allegan County) is a township in Allegan County, Michigan, home to about 5,178 people across 36 square miles. It has no ZIP code of its own: it’s part of 49323 and 49419.
Homes sold for a median of $221 per square foot across 2 ZIP codes in the three months ending August 2026, and all of them were seller’s markets.
Mostly Dorr; part is in Salem Township (Allegan County)
Mostly Heath; part is in Salem Township (Allegan County)
Each card is that ZIP code’s whole market, including any part outside Salem Township (Allegan County). Seller’s market: under 4 months of supply; buyer’s market: over 6. Methodology
We’re writing up Salem Township (Allegan County)’s story and what everyday life there is like, for people thinking about moving in.
Are you a local agent who knows Salem Township (Allegan County) well? Agents who advertise here will be able to write the guide. Advertise on OfferBacked
| Nearest major airport | Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)18 miles away |
|---|---|
| Nearest city of 250,000+ | Chicago, IL114 miles away |
Straight-line distances from the center of Salem Township (Allegan County); driving is longer.
Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
Salem Township (Allegan County) had 5,156 residents in the 2020 census, up 48% since 2000.
It’s the 350th largest of 1,531 towns in Michigan by population.
Allegan County grew from 38,812 residents in 1900 to 120,502 in 2020.
Allegan County, 1900–2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).
Average highs peak around 82°F in summer, and winter lows average 20°F. About 35 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Holland Tulip City Ap, MI weather station (15 miles away).
38,899 jobs at 2,571 businesses in Allegan County. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
30 doctors and other health care providers list an office in Salem Township (Allegan County)’s ZIP codes.
Nearest hospitals
Providers with an office here
| Dentists | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mental health providers | 7 |
| Physical and occupational therapists | 14 |
| Chiropractors | 4 |
| Pharmacies | 4 |
Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances; providers from the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), by practice address and primary specialty.
Parks (2 nearby)
Grocery stores
Pharmacies
Libraries (2 nearby)
Museums
Counts are within about 4 miles of the center of town.
Source: Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (openstreetmap.org/copyright), as mapped by volunteers; it can miss places or include closed ones.
Public schools here are run by Hamilton Community Schools, Wayland Union Schools, Hopkins Public Schools. Check each district’s attendance zones for a specific address.
| School | Grades | Students | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentheim Elementary SchoolHamilton | Pre-K–4 | 281 | Public | 6.2 mi |
| Dorr SchoolDorr | Pre-K–5 | 311 | Public | 3.8 mi |
| Hamilton Elementary SchoolHamilton | Pre-K–4 | 359 | Public | 10.8 mi |
| Sycamore Elementary SchoolDorr | Pre-K–5 | 224 | Public | 2.0 mi |
| Hamilton Middle SchoolHamilton | 5–8 | 707 | Public | 11.5 mi |
| Hamilton High SchoolHamilton | 9–12 | 793 | Public | 11.9 mi |
| School | Grades | Students | Affiliation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stanislaus SchoolDorr | Pre-K–8 | 61 | Roman Catholic | 4.3 mi |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, NCES: Common Core of Data (2024-2025) for public schools; Private School Universe Survey (2023-2024) for private schools. Listed by address; we don’t rate schools.
Buying or selling around Salem Township (Allegan County)? Tell us what you need and when. No agents advertise here yet, so we’ll keep your request for up to 30 days and send it to local agents who join. No obligation, and you choose who to work with.
Loading map…
Shares ZIP codes with Dorr, Heath, Overisel, Manlius, Fillmore and Monterey.
Town boundaries don’t always match ZIP codes: a ZIP code can cross into neighboring towns, and a town can share a ZIP code with its neighbors. Facts describe the town itself; market figures describe whole ZIP codes.