Madison
City in Madison County, Alabama
Madison is a city in Madison County, Alabama, with 56,933 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 705 ft (215 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Huntsville, 5.2 miles E.
- 56,933residents (2020 Census)
- 705 ftelevation · 215 m
- 30.6 sq miland area · 79.2 km²
- 1,861 / sq mipopulation density
- 35758ZIP code
About Madison
Madison is a city located primarily in Madison County, near the northern border of the U.S. state of Alabama. Madison extends west into neighboring Limestone County. The city is included in the Huntsville Metropolitan Area, the second-largest in the state, and is also included in the merged Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. The population was 56,933 at the 2020 census. Madison is an enclave of Huntsville, which surrounds it on all sides, though there are some small unincorporated lands within Madison in Madison and Limestone counties and along the border with Huntsville.
Madison was mostly a small city for many years, with its population being around 400-500 for much of its history until the Redstone Arsenal was established to the southeast, which attracted many people to the area for jobs. This rapidly increased the city's population and stimulated economic growth. Many of Madison's residents work in Research Park or the Redstone Arsenal. Madison has been one of the fastest-growing cities in Alabama, as well as one of the wealthiest in the state. In 2022 census estimates, Madison was the ninth-largest city in Alabama, the eighth-densest city in Alabama, and the second-largest city in North Alabama after Huntsville.
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Living in Madison
- Median household income
- $134,655
- Median home value
- $398,800
- Median rent
- $1,453/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Madison had 56,933 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 56,933 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,861 per sq mi (719 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Madison at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Madison County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 56,933 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.59 sq mi (79.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7105° N, 86.7623° W |
| ZIP code | 35758 |
| Official website | madisonal.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0145784 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Madison
- Huntsville5.2 mi E
- Redstone Arsenal6.8 mi E
- Triana8.5 mi S
- Mooresville8.9 mi SW
- Harvest10.0 mi N
- Athens11.8 mi NW
- Priceville14.5 mi SW
- Meridianville15.4 mi NE
- Decatur16.1 mi SW
- Moores Mill16.9 mi NE
- Somerville16.9 mi S
- Hazel Green18.4 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Madison
What county is Madison in?
Madison is in Madison County, Alabama.
What is the population of Madison, AL?
56,933 people lived in Madison at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Madison, AL?
The ZIP code of Madison is 35758.
What is the elevation of Madison?
705 feet (215 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Madison?
Huntsville (5.2 mi), Redstone Arsenal (6.8 mi), Triana (8.5 mi), Mooresville (8.9 mi), Harvest (10.0 mi).
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