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Madison County, MS
6 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Madison County, Mississippi.
Population
111,647
Land area
714sq mi
People per sq mi
156
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Madison County
Madison County at a glance
- Madison County is about 2.5 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 6th most populous of 82 counties in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $83,441 a year, 48% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $311,100 (83% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,186 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Madison (27,946), Ridgeland (24,587) and Canton (10,811).
Local data for Madison County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools41
- Colleges2
- Libraries5
- Banks54
- Post Offices5
- Parks43
- Grocery Stores43
- Restaurants394
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers7
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools8
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places19
Housing and community stats
Madison County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,441
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$311,100
Prices +1.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,186/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher
49.6%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (9,544), German Americans (5,723), Mexican Americans (2,536).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,463
59,649 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$90,668
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $12,402 per person
PPP loans
$409M
7,960 loans, 50,033 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1.6M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Madison County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madison County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
788
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
650
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
57.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madison County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Madison County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Madison County, MS?
- Madison is the largest city or town in Madison County, with about 27,946 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Madison County?
- Madison County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39045, 39046, 39071, 39110, 39157.
- What is the population of Madison County, MS?
- About 111,647 people live in Madison County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Madison County?
- Madison County borders Hinds County, Rankin County, Scott County, Yazoo County, Leake County, Attala County, Holmes County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023