Milton
Borough in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Milton is a borough in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, with 6,609 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 505 ft (154 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Milton, 1.7 miles NW.
- 6,609residents (2020 Census)
- 505 ftelevation · 154 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.0 km²
- 1,905 / sq mipopulation density
- 17886ZIP code
About Milton
Milton is a borough in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States, on the West Branch Susquehanna River, 50 miles (80 km) north of Harrisburg, located in Central Pennsylvania's Susquehanna River Valley. As of the 2020 census, Milton had a population of 6,609. It is approximately 10 miles (16 km) upriver from the mouth of the West Branch Susquehanna River and about 30 miles (48 km) downriver of Williamsport.
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Living in Milton
- Median household income
- $54,577
- Median home value
- $196,800
- Median rent
- $922/mo
- Median age
- 34
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Milton had 6,609 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,609 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,905 per sq mi (736 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Milton at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Northumberland County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 6,609 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.47 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km²) |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0023° N, 76.8510° W |
| ZIP code | 17886 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4250016 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Milton
- West Milton1.7 mi NW
- West Chillisquaque2.2 mi S
- Montandon2.5 mi S
- New Columbia2.8 mi NW
- Lewisburg3.3 mi SW
- East Chillisquaque3.4 mi E
- Turbot3.4 mi NE
- Kelly3.6 mi W
- Linntown4.1 mi SW
- McEwensville5.1 mi N
- Watsontown5.8 mi N
- East Buffalo6.0 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Milton
What county is Milton in?
Milton is in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Milton, PA?
6,609 people lived in Milton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Milton, PA?
The ZIP code of Milton is 17886.
What is the elevation of Milton?
505 feet (154 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Milton?
West Milton (1.7 mi), West Chillisquaque (2.2 mi), Montandon (2.5 mi), New Columbia (2.8 mi), Lewisburg (3.3 mi).
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