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Madison, MD
Census-designated place in Dorchester County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21648.
Population
133
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
42
ZIP codes
1
Madison and its ZIP codes
Madison at a glance
- Madison is 94% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Local data for Madison, MD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dorchester County. PPP loans are for Madison.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,133
11,861 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,255
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$384M
FY 2026, $11,818 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Madison, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
430
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,382
8.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madison, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Madison
1 in or overlapping Madison. Population shown
Cities near Madison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Church CreekTown | 3 mi | 0.3 |
| Taylors IslandCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 4.1 |
| CambridgeCity | 7 mi | 10.6 |
| AlgonquinCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.8 |
| OxfordTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Fishing CreekCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| TrappeTown | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| Tilghman IslandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| Long BeachCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| SecretaryTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Calvert BeachCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Chesapeake Ranch EstatesCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.3 |
| East New MarketTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| St. LeonardCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| LusbyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| Drum PointCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Madison, MD in?
- Madison is in Dorchester County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Madison, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Madison include 21648.
- What is the population of Madison, MD?
- About 133 people live in Madison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Madison?
- Nearby places include Church Creek (3 mi), Taylors Island (6.8 mi), Cambridge (7 mi), Algonquin (7.1 mi), Oxford (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023