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Madison County, VA
2 cities and towns and 16 ZIP codes in Madison County, Virginia.
Population
14,044
Land area
321sq mi
People per sq mi
44
ZIP codes
16
Cities and towns in Madison County
Madison County at a glance
- Madison County is 80% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $84,323 a year, 9% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $370,300 (3% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,166 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Brightwood (1,325) and Madison (273).
Local data for Madison County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Madison County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,323
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$370,300
Prices +5.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,166/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
27.0%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,218), Irish Americans (1,817), Scottish Americans (379).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,091
3,099 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,787
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$98.5M
FY 2026, $7,118 per person
PPP loans
$20M
298 loans, 2,805 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$109K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Madison County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madison County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
890
Most often winter weather
Flood insurance policies
30
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / 19°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madison County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Madison County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Madison County, VA?
- Brightwood is the largest city or town in Madison County, with about 1,325 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Madison County?
- Madison County includes 16 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 22709, 22711, 22715, 22719, 22722.
- What is the population of Madison County, VA?
- About 14,044 people live in Madison County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Madison County?
- Madison County borders Culpeper County, Orange County, Page County, Greene County, Rappahannock County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023