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Madison, IN
City in Jefferson County, Indiana.
Population
12,223
Land area
8.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,415
ZIP codes
0
Madison and its ZIP codes
Madison at a glance
- Madison is about 7.4 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 73rd among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $61,183, 15% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,100 (7% below Indiana) and median rent is $820 a month.
Local data for Madison, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Madison, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,183
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$203,100
Median rent
$820/mo
Homeownership
62.1%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,473), Irish Americans (1,567), Italian Americans (398).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Madison.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,876
12,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,391
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$223M
FY 2026, $6,733 per person
How people get to work
Madison, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madison, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
321
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 24°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madison, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Madison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Milton, KYCity | 3.2 mi | 1.5 |
| HanoverTown | 5.1 mi | 2.2 |
| KentCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| BrooksburgTown | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| CanaanCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| DupontTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| LambCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Bedford, KYCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Prestonville, KYCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Carrollton, KYCity | 13 mi | 2 |
| DeputyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| BlocherCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Paris CrossingCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| CommiskeyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| New WashingtonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.2 |
| Cross PlainsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Madison, IN in?
- Madison is in Jefferson County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Madison, IN?
- About 12,223 people live in Madison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Madison?
- Nearby places include Milton, KY (3.2 mi), Hanover (5.1 mi), Kent (8 mi), Brooksburg (8.2 mi), Canaan (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023