City

Madison, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Madison County  ·  Nebraska

👥2,698Population
💰$65,250Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂35.0Median Age
🏠$140,400Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.4%Hispanic: 45.6%Black: 0.2%Asian: 4.8%Other: 1%Race
White47.4%
Hispanic45.6%
Black0.2%
Asian4.8%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
19%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma78 (5.7%)
HS Graduate422 (31%)
Some College193 (14.2%)
Associates248 (18.2%)
Bachelors188 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree231 (17%)

Education

No HS: 5.7%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS5.7%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College14.2%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,250 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$140,400 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$836/mo
Total Housing Units1,019
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
71%
About Madison, NE

Madison is a city in Nebraska, located in Madison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,698 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35 years.

Economically, Madison is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,250 is near the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Madison is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $836 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Madison is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.4%.

Madison, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Madison
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68748 2,698 $65,250 $140,400 $836 3.3% 30.8% 78.9%