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Madison, AL
City in Madison County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35758.
Population
60,106
Land area
30.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,966
ZIP codes
1
Madison and its ZIP codes
Madison at a glance
- Madison is about 20 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- It is the 9th most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- Households here earn a median of $134,655 a year, about 2.1 times the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $398,800 (90% above Alabama) and median rent is $1,453 a month.
Local data for Madison, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Madison, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$134,655
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$398,800
Median rent
$1,453/mo
Homeownership
74.0%
Bachelor's or higher
64.5%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,297), Irish Americans (5,534), Scottish Americans (1,869).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Madison.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,511
235,169 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,038
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.91B
FY 2026, $38,405 per person
PPP loans
$78.02M
1,401 loans, 9,850 jobs reported
How people get to work
Madison, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home19.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madison, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
2,233
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,053
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
54.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madison, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
ZIP codes in Madison
1 in or overlapping Madison. Population shown
Cities near Madison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Redstone ArsenalCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 21.8 |
| TrianaCity | 8.2 mi | 2.8 |
| MooresvilleTown | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| HarvestCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 12.3 |
| HuntsvilleCity | 10 mi | 225.2 |
| AthensCity | 11 mi | 41.8 |
| MeridianvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 15.6 |
| PricevilleCity | 15 mi | 6.4 |
| Moores MillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13.6 |
| SomervilleTown | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| DecaturCity | 17 mi | 54.6 |
| Hazel GreenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 10 |
| Owens Cross RoadsCity | 19 mi | 7.9 |
| ElkmontTown | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| ArdmoreTown | 20 mi | 2 |
| TrinityCity | 20 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Madison, AL in?
- Madison is in Madison County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Madison, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Madison include 35758.
- What is the population of Madison, AL?
- About 60,106 people live in Madison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Madison?
- Nearby places include Redstone Arsenal (6.4 mi), Triana (8.2 mi), Mooresville (9.5 mi), Harvest (9.8 mi), Huntsville (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023