City

Madison, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Rockingham County  ·  North Carolina

👥12,333Population
💰$53,075Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$168,900Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.7%Hispanic: 5%Black: 9.9%Other: 1.6%Race
White80.7%
Hispanic5.0%
Black9.9%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma204 (2.7%)
HS Graduate2,630 (34.5%)
Some College1,076 (14.1%)
Associates1,625 (21.3%)
Bachelors766 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree1,314 (17.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College14.1%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,075 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$168,900 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$709/mo
Total Housing Units5,513
Vacant Units508

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Madison, NC

Madison is a city in North Carolina, located in Rockingham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,333 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Madison is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,075 is below the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Madison is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $709 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Madison is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.67%).

Madison, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Madison
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27025 12,333 $53,075 $168,900 $709 3.5% 27.3% 80.3%