City

Milton, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Van Buren County  ·  Iowa

👥1,104Population
💰$62,292Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂26.3Median Age
🏠$102,000Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.1% Female 41.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.6%Hispanic: 0.2%Asian: 1%Other: 0.3%Race
White98.6%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian1.0%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
28%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
18%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age26.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.31
Below Poverty20.9% ▲ 109% above avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (1%)
HS Graduate148 (37.9%)
Some College54 (13.8%)
Associates60 (15.4%)
Bachelors35 (9%)
Graduate Degree89 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College13.8%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.0%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,292 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$102,000 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$550/mo
Total Housing Units405
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Milton, IA

Milton is a city in Iowa, located in Van Buren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,104 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 26.3 years.

Economically, Milton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,292 is below the national average. Approximately 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Milton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $550 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Milton is moderately educated. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.55%).

Milton, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Milton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52570 1,104 $62,292 $102,000 $550 1.9% 31.8% 88.0%