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Madison, WV
City in Boone County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 25130.
Population
2,788
Land area
7.6sq mi
People per sq mi
365
ZIP codes
1
Madison and its ZIP codes
Madison at a glance
- Madison is about 4.9 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 59th most populous of 429 cities and towns in West Virginia.
- The median household income is $58,872, close to the West Virginia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,900 (9% below West Virginia) and median rent is $944 a month.
Local data for Madison, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Madison, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,872
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$147,900
Median rent
$944/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (330), German Americans (160), Italian Americans (83).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boone County. PPP loans are for Madison.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,100
4,598 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,550
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$174M
FY 2026, $7,995 per person
How people get to work
Madison, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked18.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Madison, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
503
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
155
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Madison, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.9%
U.S. 33.3% +12.6 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Madison
1 in or overlapping Madison. Population shown
Cities near Madison
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DanvilleTown | 1.9 mi | 1 |
| GreenviewCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1 |
| VanCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| RacineCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.5 |
| ComfortCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Big CreekCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| ChapmanvilleTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| TwilightCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| SylvesterTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Mitchell HeightsTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| HenlawsonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| WhitesvilleTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Crooked CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Alum CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 10.2 |
| Justice AdditionCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Peach CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Madison, WV in?
- Madison is in Boone County, West Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Madison, WV?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Madison include 25130.
- What is the population of Madison, WV?
- About 2,788 people live in Madison, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Madison?
- Nearby places include Danville (1.9 mi), Greenview (5 mi), Van (8 mi), Racine (9.7 mi), Comfort (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023