Madaket
Census-designated place in Nantucket County, Massachusetts

Madaket is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nantucket County, Massachusetts, with 377 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nantucket, 4.3 miles E.
- 377residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.1 km²
- 190 / sq mipopulation density
- 02554ZIP code
About Madaket
Madaket (also Madaquet, Maddaket, Maddequet, Madeket, or Mattaket) is a census designated place (CDP) in Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 census, Madaket had a population of 377. Its elevation is 26 feet (8 m) on the western end of the island. The various spellings of its name led the Board on Geographic Names to designate its official spelling in 1966. It is also home to the Madaket Ditch, one of the earliest public works projects in America. It was also home to a famous islander by the name of Mildred Carpenter Jewett or more commonly known as "Madaket Millie".
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Living in Madaket
- Median household income
- $112,500
- Median home value
- $1,637,500
- Median age
- 62.2
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Madaket had 377 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 377 |
|---|---|
| Density | 190 per sq mi (73 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Madaket at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Nantucket County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 377 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.99 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2816° N, 70.1832° W |
| ZIP code | 02554 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2537735 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Madaket
- Nantucket4.3 mi E
- Siasconset11.0 mi E
- Edgartown16.8 mi W
- Oak Bluffs22.8 mi NW
- Chatham24.3 mi NE
- Popponesset24.9 mi NW
- Vineyard Haven25.1 mi NW
- Popponesset Island25.3 mi NW
- New Seabury25.4 mi NW
- West Yarmouth25.6 mi N
- West Tisbury25.8 mi W
- Seconsett Island26.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Madaket
What county is Madaket in?
Madaket is in Nantucket County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Madaket, MA?
377 people lived in Madaket at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Madaket, MA?
The ZIP code of Madaket is 02554.
What is the elevation of Madaket?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Madaket?
Nantucket (4.3 mi), Siasconset (11.0 mi), Edgartown (16.8 mi), Oak Bluffs (22.8 mi), Chatham (24.3 mi).
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