Milton
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Milton is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with 28,630 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 131 ft (40 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Quincy, 4.0 miles E.
- 28,630residents (2020 Census)
- 131 ftelevation · 40 m
- 13.0 sq miland area · 33.7 km²
- 2,200 / sq mipopulation density
- 02186main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Milton
Milton is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States and an immediate southern suburb of Boston. The population was 28,630 at the 2020 census.
Milton is located in the relatively hilly area between the Neponset River and Blue Hills, bounded by Brush Hill to the west, Milton Hill to the east, Blue Hills to the south and the Neponset River to the north. It is also bordered by Boston's Dorchester and Mattapan district to the north and its Hyde Park district to the west, with the neighboring Massachusetts city of Quincy to the east and the towns of Randolph to the south, and Canton to the west.
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Living in Milton
- Median household income
- $188,529
- Median home value
- $933,200
- Median rent
- $1,474/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Milton had 28,630 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,630 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,200 per sq mi (850 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Milton at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Norfolk County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 28,630 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.01 sq mi (33.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km²) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2415° N, 71.0823° W |
| ZIP codes | 02186, 02126, 02136 |
| Official website | townofmilton.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2502141690 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Milton
- Quincy4.0 mi E
- Randolph Town4.6 mi S
- Braintree Town4.8 mi SE
- Dedham5.0 mi W
- Canton5.1 mi SW
- Brookline6.5 mi NW
- Norwood6.9 mi SW
- Westwood7.0 mi W
- Boston7.2 mi NE
- Weymouth Town7.4 mi E
- Avon7.7 mi S
- Holbrook8.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Milton
What county is Milton in?
Milton is in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Milton, MA?
28,630 people lived in Milton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Milton, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02186. Other ZIP codes: 02126, 02136.
What is the elevation of Milton?
131 feet (40 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Milton?
Quincy (4.0 mi), Randolph Town (4.6 mi), Braintree Town (4.8 mi), Dedham (5.0 mi), Canton (5.1 mi).
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