Madison Alabama Map

About Madison, Alabama

Madison is a locality in Madison County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 60,106. The population density is 736.6 people per km². Madison is located at 34.6993°N, 86.7483°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35756.

Madison unfolds across a landscape shaped by the rolling foothills of the Cumberland Plateau, where red clay soil yields to a gentle, undulating terrain. It lies 9.5 miles west-south-west of Huntsville, AL (from Huntsville, AL: bearing 257°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south of Rainbow. The air here, particularly after a summer rain, carries the sweet, earthy perfume of pine and damp loam, a scent that clings to the afternoon light. Scattered groves of oak and hickory stand sentinel over fields that, depending on the season, might bloom with cotton or lie fallow, their stubble catching the sun's long, slanting rays. The sky above Madison often feels vast, a canvas for dramatic cloud formations that drift lazily across the horizon, their shadows painting fleeting patterns on the land below. The roots of Madison run deep, intertwined with the agricultural heritage of North Alabama, where cotton and tobacco once dominated the economy. Today, a vibrant technological sector has taken hold, a modern counterpoint to the enduring rural character that still defines much of the surrounding county. This blend is evident in the way historic farmhouses stand in quiet proximity to sleek, contemporary structures, a visual dialogue between past and present. Local artisans and farmers' markets offer a glimpse into the enduring traditions, where the bounty of the land is celebrated, and the pace of life, though quickened by progress, retains a certain unhurried quality.

About This Madison Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Madison, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.699258, -86.748332. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Madison and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Madison includes the ZIP code (35020), telephone area code (334, 251, 256), county seat of Madison County (Huntsville), and school district assignment (Madison City School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Madison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.