City

Madison, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Boone County  ·  West Virginia

👥3,347Population
💰$51,316Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$98,200Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 2.2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.3%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic0.5%
Black2.2%
Asian0.8%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.6%)
HS Graduate683 (30.8%)
Some College520 (23.4%)
Associates258 (11.6%)
Bachelors261 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree485 (21.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 23.4%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 21.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College23.4%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate21.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,316 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$98,200 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,059/mo
Total Housing Units1,623
Vacant Units369

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
18%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
55%
About Madison, WV

Madison is a city in West Virginia, located in Boone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,347 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Madison is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,316 is below the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near 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 $98,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,059 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Madison is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.37%).

Madison, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Madison
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25130 3,347 $51,316 $98,200 $1,059 4.5% 33.6% 70.4%