Madison County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
21,502
population (2021)
+3.6%
pop change since 2010
37115
FIPS code
Madison County ZIP code map
About Madison County
Madison County is located in North Carolina and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 21,502 as of 2021,
an increase of
3.6% from 20,764 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Madison County is 37115.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 21,502 |
| 2010 population | 20,764 |
| Change | +3.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37115 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Madison County
ZIP codes for Madison County, NC (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28743 | Hot Springs | Madison | View map |
| 28753 | Marshall | Madison | View map |
| 28754 | Mars Hill | Madison | View map |
Demographics & statistics
21,856
Population
43.3
Median age
$58,432
Median household income
$33,760
Per capita income
$214,933
Median home value
$695
Median monthly rent
76.7%
Home ownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
9,566
Housing units
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
481
Under 5
497
524
5–9
543
504
10–14
522
737
15–19
762
669
20–24
693
1,286
25–34
1,331
1,258
35–44
1,303
1,382
45–54
1,430
746
55–59
772
760
60–64
786
1,486
65–74
1,539
686
75–84
710
221
85+
228
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,894 | 17.0% |
| 18 and over | 17,962 | 83.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,870 | 23.2% |
| Median age | 43.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Black or African American
1%
Other race
1%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,445 | 91% |
| Two or more races | 853 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 611 | 2.7% |
| Black or African American | 229 | 1% |
| Other race | 221 | 1% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 33 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.6%
$10k–$15k
6.8%
$15k–$25k
11.0%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
10.9%
$50k–$75k
15.1%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
13.6%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $58,432 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.5%
$50k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
11.3%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k–$300k
19.4%
$300k–$500k
21.9%
$500k–$1M
9.1%
$1M+
2.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $214,933 |
| Median rent / month | $695 |
| Owner occupied | 76.7% |
| Renter occupied | 23.3% |
| Vacant | 26.4% |
| Single-family detached | 68.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 24.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% |
| 3 or more | 30.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.3% |
| Electricity | 48.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 17.8% |
| Fuel oil | 18.4% |
| Wood | 12.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,546 | 53.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 451 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,641 | 17.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,937 | 22.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,173 | 24.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,370 | 39.7% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.3% | 21.2% |
| Married | 58.7% | 50.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 14.9% |
| Divorced | 12.0% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
31.8%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
9.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 181 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 354 | 6.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,488 | 33.7% |
| High school | 921 | 18.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,874 | 38.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.8%
Construction
14.3%
Retail trade
11.4%
Professional & management
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Public administration
7.6%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Manufacturing
6.5%
Other services
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.8% |
| Service | 18.9% |
| Sales & office | 13.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.0% |
| Production & transportation | 11.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.9% |
| Government | 16.6% |
| Self-employed | 8.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.4% |
| Carpool | 6.1% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.9 |
Poverty
All people
12.6%
Under 18 years
13.0%
18 and over
12.6%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
42.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.2% |
| Retirement income | 23.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.4% |
| High cholesterol | 37.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 28.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 23.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 16.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.7% |
| Visited dentist | 61.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,429 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 15.5% |
| 65 and over | 38.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.7% |
| Public insurance | 43.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,878 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 55 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 23 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 11 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,623 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 21,468 | 98.5% |
| Born in different state | 13,806 | 63.6% |
| Foreign born | 155 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 233 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 115 | 33.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,840 | 17.6% |
| Italian | 2,965 | 13.6% |
| Arab | 2,497 | 11.4% |
| English | 381 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 133 | 0.6% |
| German | 53 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 50 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.2% |
| Internet access | 84.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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