Milton
Town in Sussex County, Delaware
Milton is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, with 3,291 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ellendale, 6.8 miles W.
- 3,291residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 6.9 km²
- 1,236 / sq mipopulation density
- 19968ZIP code
About Milton
Milton is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States, on the Delmarva Peninsula. It is located on the Broadkill River, which empties into Delaware Bay. The population was 3,291 at the 2020 census.
It is part of the rapidly growing Cape Region and lies within the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Delaware Route 5 passes through Milton.
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Living in Milton
- Median household income
- $80,875
- Median home value
- $407,000
- Median rent
- $1,310/mo
- Median age
- 52.6
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Milton had 3,291 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,291 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,236 per sq mi (477 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Milton at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,291 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.66 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7728° N, 75.3149° W |
| ZIP code | 19968 |
| Official website | milton.delaware.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1048330 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Milton
- Ellendale6.8 mi W
- Georgetown7.0 mi SW
- Lincoln8.7 mi NW
- Lewes9.2 mi E
- Slaughter Beach10.1 mi N
- Milford11.1 mi NW
- Henlopen Acres12.8 mi E
- Millsboro12.8 mi S
- Rehoboth Beach13.2 mi E
- Long Neck13.3 mi SE
- Dewey Beach14.0 mi E
- Houston14.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Milton
What county is Milton in?
Milton is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the population of Milton, DE?
3,291 people lived in Milton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Milton, DE?
The ZIP code of Milton is 19968.
What is the elevation of Milton?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Milton?
Ellendale (6.8 mi), Georgetown (7.0 mi), Lincoln (8.7 mi), Lewes (9.2 mi), Slaughter Beach (10.1 mi).
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