City

Milton, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pierce County  ·  Washington

👥8,432Population
💰$90,361Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$510,900Median Home Value▲ 83% above avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.8% Female 56.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.4%Hispanic: 14.1%Black: 2.6%Asian: 6.4%Other: 6.5%Race
White68.4%
Hispanic14.1%
Black2.6%
Asian6.4%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma79 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,506 (27.8%)
Some College757 (14%)
Associates1,058 (19.5%)
Bachelors703 (13%)
Graduate Degree1,312 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 27.8%Some College: 14%Associates: 19.5%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad27.8%
Some College14.0%
Associates19.5%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.4%Renter: 41.7%Tenure
Owner58.4%
Renter41.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
52%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,361 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$510,900 ▲ 83% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,010/mo
Total Housing Units3,242
Vacant Units121

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
52%
About Milton, WA

Milton is a city in Washington, located in Pierce County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,432 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Milton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,361 is above the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Milton is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $510,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,010 per month.

The population of Milton is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (68.41%).

Milton, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Milton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98354 8,432 $90,361 $510,900 $2,010 5.8% 37.2% 58.4%