City

Milton, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Northumberland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥11,461Population
💰$56,582Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$185,400Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 6%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1%Other: 2.3%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic6.0%
Black0.4%
Asian1.0%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (0.5%)
HS Graduate3,643 (48.3%)
Some College996 (13.2%)
Associates793 (10.5%)
Bachelors745 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree1,327 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 48.3%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad48.3%
Some College13.2%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.9%Renter: 37.2%Tenure
Owner62.9%
Renter37.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,582 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$185,400 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$835/mo
Total Housing Units5,341
Vacant Units447

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Milton, PA

Milton is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Northumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,461 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Milton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,582 is below the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Milton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $835 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Milton is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.04%).

Milton, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Milton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
17847 11,461 $56,582 $185,400 $835 4.3% 27.5% 62.9%