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Madison, ME
Census-designated place in Somerset County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04950.
Population
2,676
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
416
ZIP codes
1
Madison and its ZIP codes
Madison at a glance
- Madison is about 9.3 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,698, 17% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,900 (45% below Maine) and median rent is $850 a month.
Local data for Madison, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Madison, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,698
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$163,900
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
38.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (716), Scottish Americans (287), French Americans (188).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Madison.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,195
15,847 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,415
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$436M
FY 2026, $8,631 per person
How people get to work
Madison, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.1%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home21.2%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madison, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,293
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
144
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 6°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madison, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Madison
1 in or overlapping Madison. Population shown
Cities near Madison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AnsonCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.3 |
| North AnsonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.1 |
| NorridgewockCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 11.1 |
| SkowheganCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 13.4 |
| FarmingtonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4 |
| BinghamCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| KingfieldCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.4 |
| FairfieldCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| HartlandCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| WatervilleCity | 20 mi | 13.5 |
| ClintonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8.9 |
| WinslowCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6 |
| WiltonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.1 |
| PittsfieldCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 9.4 |
| ChisholmCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Madison, ME in?
- Madison is in Somerset County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Madison, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Madison include 04950.
- What is the population of Madison, ME?
- About 2,676 people live in Madison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Madison?
- Nearby places include Anson (1.7 mi), North Anson (4.5 mi), Norridgewock (6.8 mi), Skowhegan (7.6 mi), Farmington (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023