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Madison County, KY
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Madison County, Kentucky.
Population
95,769
Land area
438sq mi
People per sq mi
219
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Madison County
Madison County at a glance
- Madison County is 90% denser than Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 8th among 120 counties in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $63,351, close to the Kentucky median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,000 (13% above Kentucky) and median rent is $889 a month.
- Its largest cities are Richmond (37,111) and Berea (15,786).
Local data for Madison County, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools27
- Colleges5
- Libraries2
- Banks36
- Post Offices4
- Parks26
- Grocery Stores14
- Restaurants216
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers7
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities10
- Historic Places58
Housing and community stats
Madison County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,351
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$232,000
Prices +4.3% in a year
Median rent
$889/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
34.4%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (9,710), German Americans (9,231), Mexican Americans (2,089).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,332
36,855 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,437
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$721M
FY 2026, $7,777 per person
PPP loans
$96.6M
2,200 loans, 14,547 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$487K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Madison County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madison County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
414
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
219
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone58 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Madison County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Madison County, KY?
- Richmond is the largest city or town in Madison County, with about 37,111 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Madison County?
- Madison County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 40385, 40403, 40404, 40475.
- What is the population of Madison County, KY?
- About 95,769 people live in Madison County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Madison County?
- Madison County borders Fayette County, Jessamine County, Clark County, Garrard County, Rockcastle County, Estill County, Jackson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023