City

Milton, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Cabell County  ·  West Virginia

👥9,360Population
💰$61,818Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂51.2Median Age
🏠$177,400Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Hispanic: 0.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.3%Race
White97.3%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian0.4%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
10%
25–44
16%
45–64
34%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,383 (37.4%)
Some College794 (12.5%)
Associates1,014 (15.9%)
Bachelors576 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree1,562 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College12.5%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.9%Renter: 18.1%Tenure
Owner81.9%
Renter18.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,818 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$177,400 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$896/mo
Total Housing Units4,500
Vacant Units598

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Milton, WV

Milton is a city in West Virginia, located in Cabell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,360 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.2 years.

Economically, Milton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,818 is below the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Milton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $896 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Milton is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.3%).

Milton, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Milton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
25541 9,360 $61,818 $177,400 $896 2.9% 33.6% 81.9%