City

Milton, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Norfolk County  ·  Massachusetts

👥28,716Population
💰$177,222Median HH Income▲ 132% above avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$896,500Median Home Value▲ 222% above avg
🎓76.3%College Grads▲ 97% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.5%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 14.3%Asian: 5.9%Other: 4.2%Race
White71.5%
Hispanic3.4%
Black14.3%
Asian5.9%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads76.3% ▲ 97% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma229 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,315 (13.5%)
Some College628 (3.7%)
Associates903 (5.3%)
Bachelors1,029 (6%)
Graduate Degree12,084 (70.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 13.5%Some College: 3.7%Associates: 5.3%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 70.3%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad13.5%
Some College3.7%
Associates5.3%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate70.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
91%

Financials

Median HH Income$177,222 ▲ 132% above avg
Median Home Value$896,500 ▲ 222% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,545/mo
Total Housing Units9,447
Vacant Units263

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
45%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Public Transit
9%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
67%
About Milton, MA

Milton is a city in Massachusetts, located in Norfolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 28,716 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Milton is a affluent community. The median household income of $177,222 is more than double the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Milton is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $896,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,545 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Milton is highly educated. 76.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (71.5%).

Milton, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Milton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02186 28,716 $177,222 $896,500 $1,545 3.6% 76.3% 84.3%