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Milton, PA
Borough in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Population
6,534
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,884
ZIP codes
0
Milton and its ZIP codes
Milton at a glance
- Milton is about 6.5 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 189th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $54,577, 30% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,800 (23% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $922 a month.
Local data for Milton, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milton, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,577
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$196,800
Median rent
$922/mo
Homeownership
48.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,069), Irish Americans (569), Dutch Americans (437).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northumberland County. PPP loans are for Milton.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,239
26,997 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,987
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$625M
FY 2026, $6,815 per person
How people get to work
Milton, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home13.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milton, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
399
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
365
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
43.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Milton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West MiltonCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.8 |
| MontandonCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.9 |
| New ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.9 |
| LewisburgBorough | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| LinntownCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.7 |
| McEwensvilleBorough | 4.8 mi | 0.1 |
| WatsontownBorough | 5.8 mi | 0.7 |
| WinfieldCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.9 |
| Kapp HeightsCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| DewartCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 2 |
| NorthumberlandBorough | 7.8 mi | 1.6 |
| TurbotvilleBorough | 7.8 mi | 0.5 |
| AllenwoodCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| VicksburgCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| WashingtonvilleBorough | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| SunburyCity | 10 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milton, PA in?
- Milton is in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Milton, PA?
- About 6,534 people live in Milton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milton?
- Nearby places include West Milton (2.2 mi), Montandon (2.6 mi), New Columbia (3.1 mi), Lewisburg (3.6 mi), Linntown (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023