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Madison County, GA
6 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Madison County, Georgia.
Population
31,528
Land area
282sq mi
People per sq mi
112
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Madison County
Madison County at a glance
- Madison County is 41% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,963 a year, 20% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,700 (28% below Georgia) and median rent is $972 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Comer (2,029), Danielsville (952) and Hull (832).
Local data for Madison County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Madison County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,963
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$219,700
Prices +3.8% in a year
Median rent
$972/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,794), German Americans (2,179), Mexican Americans (1,436).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,049
4,233 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,311
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$190M
FY 2026, $6,298 per person
PPP loans
$17.3M
563 loans, 2,293 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$83.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Madison County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madison County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
250
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 32°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madison County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Madison County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Madison County, GA?
- Comer is the largest city or town in Madison County, with about 2,029 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Madison County?
- Madison County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30628, 30629, 30633, 30646.
- What is the population of Madison County, GA?
- About 31,528 people live in Madison County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Madison County?
- Madison County borders Clarke County, Jackson County, Hart County, Franklin County, Elbert County, Banks County, Oglethorpe County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023