Madison
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
Madison is a borough in Morris County, New Jersey, with 16,937 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 266 ft (81 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Florham Park, 1.7 miles NE.
- 16,937residents (2020 Census)
- 266 ftelevation · 81 m
- 4.3 sq miland area · 11.2 km²
- 3,928 / sq mipopulation density
- 07940main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Madison
Madison is a borough in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 16,937, an increase of 1,092 (+6.9%) from the 2010 census count of 15,845, which in turn reflected a drop in population of 685 (−4.1%) from the 16,530 counted in the 2000 census.
Madison is noted for its historic railroad station, which is located on the Morris & Essex Lines, one of the nation's first commuter railroads. Many wealthy residents of Manhattan relocated to Madison and its surrounding communities since the rail line offered direct transport to New York City. Madison is known as "the Rose City" and was named in honor of President James Madison.
Madison was ranked 33rd in Money magazine's ranking of the "Best Places to Live" in 2011, the third-highest-ranked location in New Jersey and second-highest in Morris County behind Montville. New Jersey Monthly ranked Madison first in its 2019 rankings of the "Best Places to Live" in New Jersey.
Madison is a college town, the home of both Drew University and Fairleigh Dickinson University; Saint Elizabeth University is located in neighboring Convent Station, New Jersey. Madison is also home to the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, one of the largest professional Shakespeare companies in North America.
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Living in Madison
- Median household income
- $171,471
- Median home value
- $943,200
- Median rent
- $2,253/mo
- Median age
- 38.2
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Madison had 16,937 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,937 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,928 per sq mi (1,517 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Madison at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Morris County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 16,937 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.31 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7580° N, 74.4178° W |
| ZIP codes | 07940, 07932, 07961 |
| Official website | rosenet.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3442510 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Madison
- Florham Park1.7 mi NE
- Chatham2.1 mi SE
- Green Village2.1 mi SW
- New Vernon3.5 mi W
- Summit4.0 mi SE
- Morristown4.1 mi NW
- New Providence4.1 mi S
- Harding4.3 mi W
- Hanover4.3 mi N
- Whippany4.5 mi N
- Cedar Knolls4.6 mi NW
- Morris4.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Madison
What county is Madison in?
Madison is in Morris County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Madison, NJ?
16,937 people lived in Madison at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Madison, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07940. Other ZIP codes: 07932, 07961.
What is the elevation of Madison?
266 feet (81 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Madison?
Florham Park (1.7 mi), Chatham (2.1 mi), Green Village (2.1 mi), New Vernon (3.5 mi), Summit (4.0 mi).
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