02186 ZIP Code
Milton, Massachusetts
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 02186 |
| City/Town: | Milton |
| County: | Norfolk |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,683 |
| Median Household Income: | $170,144 |
| Per Capita Income: | $76,319 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,505 |
| Median Home Value: | $838,100 |
| Land Area: | 13.7 sq miles
35.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.2416, -71.0824 |
Population Information (02186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,683 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,561 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,122 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,323 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,283 | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,217 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,794 | 9.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,662 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,108 | 7.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,052 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,899 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,331 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,421 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,534 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,556 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 503 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (02186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $838,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,512 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,505 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,182 | 96.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 323 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,703 | 83.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,479 | 16.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (02186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,404 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 376 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 396 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,676 | 14.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,410 | 7.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,105 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,779 | 31.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,662 | 36.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 67.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (02186 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $170,144 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $217,746 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $203,068 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $76,319 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (02186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,454 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,870 | 96.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 584 | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,917 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,611 | 78.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,404 | 16.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 838 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (02186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,236 | 70.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,584 | 16.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 51 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,714 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 281 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,797 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 993 | 3.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,073 | 3.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 112 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 349 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 56 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 556 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (02186 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 278 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 165 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 364 | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 346 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 584 | 6.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 537 | 5.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 569 | 6.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,281 | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,181 | 12.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,877 | 42.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (02186 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,285 | 55.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 707 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,475 | 9.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 468 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 429 | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,108 | 20.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (02186 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 493 | 3.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 808 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 355 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 880 | 5.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 562 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 400 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,419 | 9.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,617 | 17.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,167 | 34.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 971 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 400 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 798 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (02186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (02186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,270 | 98.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,853 | 86.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,737 | 23.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 287 | 1.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (02186 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,582 | 82.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,636 | 28.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,899 | 20.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 393 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 138 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 418 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (02186 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,921 | 72.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 392 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,253 | 13.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 198 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 34 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 171 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 536 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (02186 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 177 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 571 | 6.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 525 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 493 | 5.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 441 | 4.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 719 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,276 | 13.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 898 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,402 | 46.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (02186 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 148 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 560 | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,472 | 15.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,293 | 34.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,892 | 30.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,140 | 12.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (02186 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,009 | 65.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 154 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 754 | 8.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,192 | 23.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 15 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (02186 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 532 | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,228 | 24.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,746 | 51.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,676 | 18.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (02186 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 77 | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 82 | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 75 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 27 | 0.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 64 | 0.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 659 | 8.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,368 | 56.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2,351 | 30.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (02186 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,624 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,305 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,512 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.07 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.38 |
Households (02186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,182 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,905 | 64.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,103 | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 936 | 10.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,827 | 19.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,029 | 43.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,354 | 36.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.95 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.33 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (02186 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,540 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,193 | 30.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,445 | 61.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 207 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 644 | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,067 | 38.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (02186 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,391 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 527 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 418 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,662 | 39.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,857 | 19.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,927 | 31.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (02186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,409 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,047 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,557 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,989 | 7.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 190 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 664 | 33.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,135 | 57.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (02186 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,231 | 91.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,182 | 7.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 700 | 32.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,371 | 62.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 419 | 19.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 111 | 5.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (02186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,147 | 84.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 520 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,536 | 872.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,536 | 872.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,536 | 872.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 718 | 138.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 256 | 49.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 61 | 11.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,474 | 475.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 71 | 13.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (02186 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,360 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,123 | 80.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,237 | 19.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 691 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,197 | 11.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,054 | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 295 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (02186 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,182 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,942 | 97.4% | 89.4% |
Milton, MA02186