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Madison County, NE
6 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Madison County, Nebraska.
Population
35,532
Land area
573sq mi
People per sq mi
62
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Madison County
Madison County at a glance
- Madison County is about 2.4 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 8th most populous of 93 counties in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $63,128 a year, 17% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,500 (13% below Nebraska) and median rent is $881 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Norfolk (26,054), Madison (2,079) and Battle Creek (1,456).
Local data for Madison County, NE
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools30
- Colleges1
- Libraries5
- Banks28
- Post Offices2
- Parks11
- Grocery Stores16
- Restaurants106
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers15
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment12
- Private Schools7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Madison County, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,128
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$208,500
Prices +3.4% in a year
Median rent
$881/mo
Homeownership
65.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
14.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (13,883), Mexican Americans (4,232), Irish Americans (3,531).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,641
21,946 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,225
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$401M
FY 2026, $11,275 per person
PPP loans
$109M
2,698 loans, 13,555 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$316K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Madison County, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 14.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madison County, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
555
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
81
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 12°F
27.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madison County, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Madison County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Madison County, NE?
- Norfolk is the largest city or town in Madison County, with about 26,054 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Madison County?
- Madison County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 68701, 68715, 68748, 68752, 68758.
- What is the population of Madison County, NE?
- About 35,532 people live in Madison County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Madison County?
- Madison County borders Platte County, Wayne County, Pierce County, Antelope County, Stanton County, Boone County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023