Milton
Town in Chittenden County, Vermont

Milton is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont, with 10,723 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 121 ft (37 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Georgia, 5.5 miles N.
- 10,723residents (2020 Census)
- 121 ftelevation · 37 m
- 51.6 sq miland area · 133.6 km²
- 208 / sq mipopulation density
- 05468ZIP code
About Milton
Milton is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,723. According to local legend, the town was named after the English poet John Milton, but the name most likely originated from William Fitzwilliam, 4th Earl Fitzwilliam, who held the title Viscount Milton and was a supporter of independence for the colonies during the American Revolution.
Milton has a municipal building, school system, library, police force, fire department, rescue squad, several churches, as well as civic and social organizations. The Town website can be found here: https://www.miltonvt.gov/
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Living in Milton
- Median household income
- $118,977
- Median home value
- $372,500
- Median rent
- $1,536/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
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Milton had 10,723 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,723 |
|---|---|
| Density | 208 per sq mi (80 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Milton at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Chittenden County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 10,723 (2020) |
| Land area | 51.60 sq mi (133.6 km²) |
| Water area | 9.37 sq mi (24.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6459° N, 73.1592° W |
| ZIP code | 05468 |
| Official website | miltonvt.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5000745250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Milton
- Georgia5.5 mi N
- Colchester7.1 mi SW
- South Hero7.7 mi W
- Westford8.1 mi E
- Grand Isle8.4 mi NW
- Fairfax8.8 mi NE
- Essex9.1 mi SE
- Winooski10.5 mi S
- Essex Junction11.0 mi S
- Burlington11.3 mi S
- St. Albans12.0 mi N
- Cumberland Head, NY12.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Milton
What county is Milton in?
Milton is in Chittenden County, Vermont.
What is the population of Milton, VT?
10,723 people lived in Milton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Milton, VT?
The ZIP code of Milton is 05468.
What is the elevation of Milton?
121 feet (37 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Milton?
Georgia (5.5 mi), Colchester (7.1 mi), South Hero (7.7 mi), Westford (8.1 mi), Grand Isle (8.4 mi).
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