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Madison County, TN
6 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Madison County, Tennessee.
Population
99,295
Land area
557sq mi
People per sq mi
178
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Madison County
Madison County at a glance
- By population, it ranks 16th among 95 counties in Tennessee.
- The median household income is $60,042, 14% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,800 (26% below Tennessee) and median rent is $1,123 a month.
- Its largest cities are Jackson (68,435), Three Way (2,008) and Pinson (565).
Local data for Madison County, TN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes7
- Schools31
- Colleges5
- Libraries2
- Banks38
- Post Offices12
- Parks28
- Grocery Stores35
- Restaurants371
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment17
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities20
- Historic Places21
Housing and community stats
Madison County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,042
Poverty rate
18.2%
Median home value
$211,800
Prices +0.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,123/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
26.6%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (7,109), German Americans (5,959), Mexican Americans (2,911).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,495
61,056 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,880
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$675M
FY 2026, $6,827 per person
PPP loans
$201M
3,417 loans, 25,410 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$269K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Madison County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madison County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
620
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
166
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 27°F
56.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone21 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madison County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Madison County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Madison County, TN?
- Jackson is the largest city or town in Madison County, with about 68,435 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Madison County?
- Madison County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38301, 38305, 38356, 38362, 38366.
- What is the population of Madison County, TN?
- About 99,295 people live in Madison County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Madison County?
- Madison County borders Gibson County, Carroll County, Henderson County, Hardeman County, Chester County, Haywood County, Crockett County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023