Madison County GIS Maps
Madison County, Nebraska, has 35,585 residents across 19,462 parcels and covers 572.6 square miles. The population grew 2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Madison County is 31119.
Norfolk is the county's largest population center. Madison County also includes 5 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 37 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 parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Madison County Trends
- Population
- 35,585▴
- Median Home Value
- $196,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 6,700▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
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 Parcels
Madison County has 19,462 mapped parcels covering 368,291 acres. The median assessed value is $217,018. The median lot size is 0.30 acres. 3,888 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Of the parcels with a recorded build year, half were built in 1967 or earlier. Site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Madison County Parcel viewer here.
Madison County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 19,462 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 19,330 | 99.3% |
| Land use code | 19,462 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 19,462 | 100% |
| Land value | 19,462 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 19,462 | 100% |
| Acreage | 19,462 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 19,462 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Madison County parcel records.
Madison County Population
Madison County had 35,585 residents in 2020. That was 2% higher than in 2010. Madison County added 359 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 62 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Norfolk, Madison and Battle Creek.
Population Trend in Madison County NE
Madison County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Madison County Zip Codes
Madison County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Norfolk (68701), Madison (68748) and Battle Creek (68715). Norfolk is the largest zip by population, with about 31,257 residents or 88% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 101% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Madison County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68701 | Norfolk | 31,257 | ▴ 1.9% |
| 68748 | Madison | 3,020 | ▾ -7.4% |
| 68715 | Battle Creek | 1,621 | ▴ 12.1% |
| 68758 | Newman Grove | 1,047 | ▾ -10.1% |
| 68752 | Meadow Grove | 820 | ▴ 3.9% |
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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 37.1, which is close to the Nebraska average. About 25.4% of residents are under 18, while 17% 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 30% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 23.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. 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 NE
Median Age
37.1
Under 18
25.4%
Age 65+
17%
Bachelor's+
23.5%
Madison County School Districts
Madison County is served by 6 public school districts with 6,700 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Norfolk Public Schools, Battle Creek Public Schools and Madison Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 85% 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 NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Public Schools | 4,543 | 67.8% | ▴ 0% |
| Battle Creek Public Schools | 584 | 8.7% | ▴ 7% |
| Madison Public Schools | 580 | 8.7% | ▴ 4.5% |
| Elkhorn Valley Schools | 442 | 6.6% | ▾ -5.4% |
| Humphrey Public Schools | 322 | 4.8% | ▴ 0.9% |
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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 $196,000 and a median gross rent of $851. About 68% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $314,900 and homes spent about 54 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, NE
Madison County has 1,996 business listings across 485 categories. The largest categories in Madison County business listings are Medical Center (70, 3.5%), Churches & Religious Organizations (51, 2.6%), and Insurance Agencies (31, 1.6%). 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, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Center | 70 | 3.5% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 51 | 2.6% |
| Insurance Agencies | 31 | 1.6% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 28 | 1.4% |
| Contractors | 27 | 1.4% |
| Clothing Stores | 26 | 1.3% |
| Medical Offices | 25 | 1.3% |
| Financial Service | 23 | 1.2% |
| Hospitals | 22 | 1.1% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 21 | 1.1% |
Madison County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| The Link Halfway House | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Norfolk |
| McMill CPAs & Advisors | Accountant | Norfolk |
| Outdoor Cover Warehouse | Adventure Sports Center | Norfolk |
| Norfolk Area Shopper | Advertising Agency | Norfolk |
| Norfolk Implement | Agricultural Cooperatives | Norfolk |
| AKRS Equipment Solutions | Agricultural Service | Norfolk |
| CIE Norfolk | Agriculture | Norfolk |
| Norfolk Regional Airport | Airport | Norfolk |
| Norfolk Airpark Industrial Track | Airport Shuttles | Norfolk |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | Alcohol And Drug Treatment Centers | Norfolk |
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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.
Get the Full Madison County Data Package
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 parcels, 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.