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Madison County, FL
3 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Madison County, Florida.
Population
18,089
Land area
697sq mi
People per sq mi
26
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Madison County
Madison County at a glance
- Madison County is 94% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,485 a year, 35% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,200 (68% below Florida) and median rent is $874 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Madison (2,967), Greenville (1,650) and Lee (835).
Local data for Madison County, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Madison County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,485
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$116,200
Prices -7.6% in a year
Median rent
$874/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (978), German Americans (856), Italian Americans (336).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,601
4,960 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,115
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$140M
FY 2026, $7,818 per person
PPP loans
$19.1M
409 loans, 2,671 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$52.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Madison County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madison County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
426
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 40°F
52.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madison County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Madison County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Madison County, FL?
- Madison is the largest city or town in Madison County, with about 2,967 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Madison County?
- Madison County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 32059, 32331, 32340, 32350.
- What is the population of Madison County, FL?
- About 18,089 people live in Madison County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Madison County?
- Madison County borders Lowndes County, GA, Suwannee County, Taylor County, Brooks County, GA, Jefferson County, Hamilton County, Lafayette County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023