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Milton, MA · standard

ZIP Code 02186

Norfolk County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

27,003
801/sq mi
$188,033
Median income
$933,200
Median home value
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Milton pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
801
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02186 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 02186 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, with 27,003 residents across 33.7 square miles, a density of 801 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 02186 skews affluent, with a median household income of $188,033 (63% above the Massachusetts average), while per-capita income is $74,509. Poverty here runs at 5.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $933,200 (56% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,486 monthly, and 84.9% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Norfolk County, letting you compare 02186 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 02186

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milton, MA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02186.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02186, Milton, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

27,003

Population

33.7

Area (sq mi)

801

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 02186?

41.0

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

14.2%

Foreign-Born

White 70.4%
African American 16.0%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$188,033

Median Household Income

+63% vs state

$74,509

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 02186 ranks nationally

Milton, MA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$188,033 Top 1% higher than 99% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 84.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,362

Total Housing Units

9,121

Occupied Units

241

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

$933,200

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$1,486

Median Rent

1945

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

294

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+194%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 02186 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 219
2021 +7.4% 235
2022 +7.6% 253
2023 +7.6% 272
2024 +8.0% 294

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 482 business establishments in ZIP 02186, employing approximately 5,544 people with a combined annual payroll of $316,357,000.

482

Businesses

5,544

Employees

$316.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 96 19.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 83 17.2%
Health care and social assistance 77 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 52 10.8%
Retail trade 26 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 26 5.4%
Finance and insurance 19 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 3.5%
Educational services 14 2.9%
Information 10 2.1%
Wholesale trade 9 1.9%
Manufacturing 4 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 02186 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02186 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 02186 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 02186 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
02126 Mattapan, MA 25,562 2.3 mi
02124 Dorchester Center, MA 47,783 3.1 mi
02136 Hyde Park, MA 28,488 2.5 mi
02121 Dorchester, MA 25,978 4.5 mi
02119 Roxbury, MA 25,346 5.7 mi
02131 Roslindale, MA 29,826 3.7 mi
02169 Quincy, MA 55,055 4.2 mi
02170 Quincy, MA 19,505 3.9 mi
02368 Randolph, MA 32,158 4.7 mi
02026 Dedham, MA 24,711 4.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Norfolk County

02169 standard
Quincy, MA
Pop: 55,055
02184 standard
Braintree, MA
Pop: 35,744
02368 standard
Randolph, MA
Pop: 32,158
02038 standard
Franklin, MA
Pop: 31,635
02446 standard
Brookline, MA
Pop: 29,311
02062 standard
Norwood, MA
Pop: 28,602

Related Areas

Norfolk County Milton, MA Massachusetts

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 02186 in? ▼
ZIP code 02186 (Milton) is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Norfolk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/norfolk-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02186? ▼
ZIP code 02186 in Milton, MA has a population of 27,003 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02186? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 02186 is $188,033, which is 146% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02186? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 02186 is $933,200, which is 235% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02186? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 02186 is White at 70.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02186? ▼
ZIP code 02186 has 482 business establishments employing approximately 5,544 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02186? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02186 are: Construction (96), Professional, scientific, and technical services (83), Health care and social assistance (77). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02186? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02186 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02186? ▼
In ZIP code 02186, 84.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02186? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02186 is 31.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02186? ▼
In ZIP code 02186, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02186? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02186 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.