City

Milton, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Caswell County  ·  North Carolina

👥1,375Population
💰$53,750Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂53.9Median Age
🏠$138,300Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊16.5%Unemployment▲ 238% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.5%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 58.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White40.5%
Hispanic0.6%
Black58.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
16%
45–64
21%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment16.5% ▲ 238% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (1.5%)
HS Graduate407 (45.6%)
Some College95 (10.7%)
Associates105 (11.8%)
Bachelors90 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree182 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 45.6%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad45.6%
Some College10.7%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.9%Renter: 10.1%Tenure
Owner89.9%
Renter10.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,750 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$138,300 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,202/mo
Total Housing Units747
Vacant Units213

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
64%
About Milton, NC

Milton is a city in North Carolina, located in Caswell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,375 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.9 years.

Economically, Milton is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,750 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.5%, more than double 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 $138,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,202 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Milton is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (58.55%).

Milton, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Milton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27305 1,375 $53,750 $138,300 $1,202 16.5% 30.5% 89.9%