Madison County GIS Maps
Madison County, Alabama, has 388,153 residents and covers 801.6 square miles. The population grew 15.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Madison County is 01089.
Huntsville is the county's largest population center. Madison County also includes 22 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 20 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Madison County Trends
- Population
- 388,153▴
- Median Home Value
- $267,800▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 57,959▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Madison County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Madison County Population
Madison County had 388,153 residents in 2020. That was 15.9% higher than in 2010. Madison County added 111,453 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 484 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Madison, Huntsville and Huntsville.
Population Trend in Madison County AL
Madison County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Madison County Zip Codes
Madison County has 22 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Madison (35758), Huntsville (35811) and Huntsville (35810). Madison is the largest zip by population, with about 48,192 residents or 12% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 28% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Madison County AL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35758 | Madison | 48,192 | ▴ 15.1% |
| 35811 | Huntsville | 30,075 | ▴ 15.9% |
| 35810 | Huntsville | 29,976 | ▾ -2.1% |
| 35803 | Huntsville | 29,001 | ▴ 13.9% |
| 35749 | Harvest | 28,780 | ▴ 39.9% |
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Madison County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Madison County Demographics
Madison County has a median age of 38.2, which makes the county a little younger than Alabama overall. About 21.7% of residents are under 18, while 15.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 32.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 45.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Madison County AL
Median Age
38.2
Under 18
21.7%
Age 65+
15.5%
Bachelor's+
45.7%
Madison County School Districts
Madison County is served by 3 public school districts with 57,959 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Huntsville City, Madison County and Madison City. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Madison County AL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville City School District | 24,222 | 41.8% | ▴ 2.4% |
| Madison County School District | 20,691 | 35.7% | ▴ 0.3% |
| Madison City School District | 13,046 | 22.5% | ▴ 2.4% |
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Madison County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Madison County Housing & Real Estate
Madison County has a median home value of $267,800 and a median gross rent of $1,116. About 69% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Alabama median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $365,000 and homes spent about 93 days on the market.
Madison County Housing Mix
Madison County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Madison County Housing Trends
Madison County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Madison County, AL
Madison County has 17,512 business listings across 991 categories. The largest categories in Madison County business listings are Real Estate Agents (528, 3.0%), Churches & Religious Organizations (475, 2.7%), and Beauty Salons (257, 1.5%). The full Madison County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Madison County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Madison County, AL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Agents | 528 | 3.0% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 475 | 2.7% |
| Beauty Salons | 257 | 1.5% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 250 | 1.4% |
| Hair Salons | 230 | 1.3% |
| Medical Offices | 219 | 1.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 210 | 1.2% |
| Contractors | 203 | 1.2% |
| Fast Food | 201 | 1.1% |
| Gas Stations | 200 | 1.1% |
Madison County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Dollar 3d Printing LLC | 3D Printing Service | Madison |
| Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg Gardens | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Huntsville |
| Nautical Bowls | Acai Bowls | Huntsville |
| Hawthorne at Lily Flagg | Accommodation | Huntsville |
| Patterson Accounting Solutions | Accountant | Huntsville |
| RunningLane | Active Life | Huntsville |
| Acupuncture and Wellness Center | Acupuncture | Huntsville |
| Bradford Health Services | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Huntsville |
| Lifeline Children's Services | Adoption Services | Huntsville |
| North Alabama Homebuilding Academy | Adult Education | Huntsville |
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Madison County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Madison County Basemaps
Madison County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Madison County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Madison County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.