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Milton, MA

Census-designated place in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02186.

Population

28,587

Land area

13sq mi

People per sq mi

2,197

ZIP codes

1

Milton and its ZIP codes

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Milton at a glance

  • Milton is about 2.4 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
  • The median household income is $188,529, 81% above the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $933,200 (66% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $1,474 a month.

Local data for Milton, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Milton, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$188,529

Poverty rate

4.7%

Median home value

$933,200

Median rent

$1,474/mo

Homeownership

85.2%

Bachelor's or higher

71.9%

Median age

41.1

Average commute

31.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (10,113), Italian Americans (2,812), German Americans (1,513).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Norfolk County. PPP loans are for Milton.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$87,023

348,528 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$119,680

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$6.22B

FY 2026, $8,571 per person

PPP loans

$50.47M

831 loans, 5,083 jobs reported

Norfolk County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Milton, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone53.6%
  • Carpooled4.0%
  • Public transit7.7%
  • Walked3.0%
  • Bicycle0.7%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home29.7%

Average one-way commute: 31.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Milton, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

2,088

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

3,015

1.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 18°F

53.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Milton, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

23.5%

U.S. 33.3% -9.8 pts

Diabetes

8.6%

U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts

Smoking

7.9%

U.S. 12.8% -4.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.1%

U.S. 11.1% -8.0 pts

ZIP codes in Milton

1 in or overlapping Milton. Population shown

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Cities near Milton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DedhamCensus-designated place4.5 mi10.3
Braintree TownCity4.9 mi13.8
Randolph TownCity4.9 mi9.8
QuincyCity5 mi16.6
BostonCity5.1 mi48.3
BrooklineCensus-designated place6.4 mi6.8
NorwoodCensus-designated place6.8 mi10.4
NeedhamCensus-designated place7.9 mi12.3
Weymouth TownCity8 mi16.8
HolbrookCensus-designated place8 mi7.3
NewtonCity8.4 mi17.8
DoverCensus-designated place9.3 mi4.2
SharonCensus-designated place9.4 mi3
CambridgeCity9.8 mi6.4
WatertownCity10 mi4
WalpoleCensus-designated place10 mi2.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Milton, MA in?
Milton is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Milton, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Milton include 02186.
What is the population of Milton, MA?
About 28,587 people live in Milton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Milton?
Nearby places include Dedham (4.5 mi), Braintree Town (4.9 mi), Randolph Town (4.9 mi), Quincy (5 mi), Boston (5.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023