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Madison County, AR
5 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Madison County, Arkansas.
Population
17,329
Land area
834sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Madison County
Madison County at a glance
- Madison County is 65% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,798, 7% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,100 (5% below Arkansas) and median rent is $729 a month.
- Its largest cities are Huntsville (3,202), Wesley (233) and Hindsville (146).
Local data for Madison County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Madison County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,798
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$178,100
Prices +3.3% in a year
Median rent
$729/mo
Homeownership
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
32.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,666), German Americans (1,444), Mexican Americans (652).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,422
3,619 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,116
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$119M
FY 2026, $7,222 per person
PPP loans
$20.8M
854 loans, 2,322 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$35.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Madison County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madison County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
499
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 30°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madison County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Madison County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Madison County, AR?
- Huntsville is the largest city or town in Madison County, with about 3,202 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Madison County?
- Madison County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72721, 72727, 72738, 72740, 72742.
- What is the population of Madison County, AR?
- About 17,329 people live in Madison County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Madison County?
- Madison County borders Benton County, Washington County, Crawford County, Carroll County, Johnson County, Franklin County, Newton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023