City

Milton, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  Delaware

👥14,791Population
💰$81,646Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂54.0Median Age
🏠$418,600Median Home Value▲ 50% above avg
🎓51.0%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 76% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 6.3%Asian: 2.3%Other: 2.2%Race
White84.6%
Hispanic4.4%
Black6.3%
Asian2.3%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
27%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads51.0% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 76% above avg
No HS Diploma29 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,904 (27.5%)
Some College1,073 (10.1%)
Associates1,174 (11.1%)
Bachelors1,050 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree4,348 (41.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 27.5%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 41.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad27.5%
Some College10.1%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate41.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.3%Renter: 9.7%Tenure
Owner90.3%
Renter9.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,646 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$418,600 ▲ 50% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,408/mo
Total Housing Units7,380
Vacant Units1,287

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
72%
About Milton, DE

Milton is a city in Delaware, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,791 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54 years.

Economically, Milton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,646 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Milton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $418,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,408 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Milton is well-educated. 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.57%).

Milton, DE offers residents above-average earning potential within Delaware.

ZIP Codes in Milton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19968 14,791 $81,646 $418,600 $1,408 8.6% 51.0% 90.3%