Madison
City in Jefferson County, Indiana

Madison is a city in Jefferson County, Indiana, with 12,357 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 489 ft (149 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Milton, 2.7 miles S.
- 12,357residents (2020 Census)
- 489 ftelevation · 149 m
- 8.6 sq miland area · 22.4 km²
- 1,430 / sq mipopulation density
- 47250ZIP code
About Madison
Madison is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River. As of the 2020 census, Madison had a population of 12,357. Over 55,000 people live within 15 miles (24 km) of downtown Madison. Madison is the largest city along the Ohio River between Louisville and Cincinnati. In 2006, the majority of Madison's downtown area was designated a National Historic Landmark—133 blocks of the downtown area is known as the Madison Historic Landmark District.
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Living in Madison
- Median household income
- $61,183
- Median home value
- $203,100
- Median rent
- $820/mo
- Median age
- 44.4
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Madison had 12,357 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,357 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,430 per sq mi (552 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Madison at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,357 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.64 sq mi (22.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km²) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7588° N, 85.3971° W |
| ZIP code | 47250 |
| Official website | madison-in.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1845990 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Madison
- Milton, KY2.7 mi S
- Hanover5.2 mi SW
- Kent7.8 mi W
- Brooksburg8.3 mi E
- Canaan9.0 mi NE
- Dupont11.2 mi NW
- Lamb11.7 mi E
- Bedford, KY12.2 mi S
- Prestonville, KY12.2 mi SE
- Carrollton, KY13.6 mi SE
- Deputy14.0 mi W
- Blocher14.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Madison
What county is Madison in?
Madison is in Jefferson County, Indiana.
What is the population of Madison, IN?
12,357 people lived in Madison at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Madison, IN?
The ZIP code of Madison is 47250.
What is the elevation of Madison?
489 feet (149 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Madison?
Milton (2.7 mi), Hanover (5.2 mi), Kent (7.8 mi), Brooksburg (8.3 mi), Canaan (9.0 mi).
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