ZIP Code 02186 Map, Demographics, More for Milton, MA

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ZIP Code 02186

Post Office City:Milton, MA (View All Cities)
County: Norfolk County
Timezone: Eastern (1:46am)
Coordinates:42.24, -71.08
ZIP (~4 mile radius)

Cities in ZIP code 02186

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 02186. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 02186 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

Primary/preferred city:
Milton, MA
Unacceptable:
East Milton

Stats and Demographics for the 02186 ZIP Code

ZIP code 02186 is located in central Massachusetts and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly higher than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 02186 are primarily white. The number of middle aged adults is extremely large while the number of seniors is large. There are also a small number of single adults and a slightly higher than average number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 02186 ZIP code is slightly higher than average compared to other areas of the country.

Population 27,003
Population Density 2,075 people per sq mi
Housing Units 9,700
Median Home Value $484,000
Land Area 13.01 sq mi
Water Area 0.30 sq mi
Occupied Housing Units 9,274
Median Household Income $111,071

Estimated Population over Time

Total Population by Age

Median Age: 41Male Median Age: 39Female Median Age: 43


MaleFemaleTotal
Under 58107341,544
5-99889801,968
10-141,0029391,941
15-191,1631,1502,313
20-249078721,779
25-29483430913
30-344725701,042
35-396468391,485
40-449141,0231,937
45-499821,1312,113
50-549811,1442,125
55-599991,1012,100
60-647568301,586
65-694745621,036
70-74365460825
75-79274511785
80-84260452712
85 Plus260539799

Gender

 Male 12,736 47%
 Female 14,267 53%
Gender

Race

 White 20,901 77.4%
 Black Or African American 3,872 14.3%
 American Indian Or Alaskan Native 39 0.1%
 Asian 1,118 4.1%
 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander 5 0.0%
 Other Race 381 1.4%
 Two Or More Races 687 2.5%
Race

Head of Household by Age


OwnerRenterTotal
15-24222244
25-34405180585
35-441,3342881,622
45-541,9312882,219
55-641,8622292,091
65-749661691,135
75-84721254975
85 Plus403200603

Families vs Singles

 Husband Wife Family Households 5,418 58%
 Single Guardian 1,417 15%
 Singles 2,131 23%
 Singles With Roommate 308 3%
Families vs Singles

Households with Kids

Average Household Size: 3
 Households without Kids 5,780 62%
 Households with Kids 3,494 38%
Households with Kids

Children by Age


MaleFemaleTotal
1160132292
2167140307
3156154310
4199165364
5193211404
6208165373
7206194400
8187204391
9194206400
10212194406
11192196388
12186215401
13207150357
14205184389
15196166362
16244211455
17206207413
18244289533
19273277550
20258259517

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 02186 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more nursing homes and universities nearby.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 02186 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Looking at 02186 real estate data, the median home value of $484,000 is extremely high compared to the rest of the country. It is also extremely high compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 02186. Rentals in 02186 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. 3+ bedrooms are also common and rent for $1,000+/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 02186 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Housing Type

 In Occupied Housing Units 25,487 94.4%
 Correctional Facility For Adults 0 0.0%
 Juvenile Facilities 0 0.0%
 Nursing Facilities 137 0.5%
 Other Institutional 0 0.0%
 College Student Housing 1,229 4.6%
 Military Quarters 0 0.0%
 Other Noninstitutional 150 0.6%
Housing Type

Year Housing was Built

Housing Occupancy

 Owned Households With A Mortgage 5,643 58%
 Owned Households Free & Clear 2,001 21%
 Renter Occupied Households 1,630 17%
 Households Vacant 426 4%
Housing Occupancy

Vacancy Reasons

 For Rent 102 24%
 Rented & Unoccupied 6 1%
 For Sale Only 86 20%
 Sold & Unoccupied 43 10%
 For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use 59 14%
 For Migrant Workers 0 0%
 Vacant For Other Reasons 130 31%
Vacancy Reasons

Owner Occupied Home Values

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

 Studio Apartment 48 3%
 1 Bedroom 573 31%
 2 Bedroom 627 34%
 3+ Bedroom 600 32%
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities

Cost of a Studio Apartment

Cost of a 1 Bedroom

Cost of a 2 Bedroom

Cost of a 3+ Bedroom

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $111,071 is extremely high compared to the rest of the country. It is also extremely high compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 02186 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. ZIP code 02186 uses public transportation to get to work more than almost anywhere in the country. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. However, that is not the case in 02186. It has a much lower than average number of people that make it to work in under half an hour. It is much more common for employees to have to travel over 45 minutes to their place of employment than most parts of country which could indicate bad traffic or that people typically live far from where they work.

For more information, see Milton, MA household income.

Employment Status

 Worked Full-time with Earnings 9,082 43%
 Worked Part-time with Earnings 5,924 28%
 No Earnings 6,008 29%
Employment Status

Average Household Income over Time

Household Income

Annual Individual Earnings

Sources of Household Income

Percent of Households Receiving Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Investment Income

Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Retirement Income

Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Source of Earnings

 Worked Full-time with Earnings 9,082 43%
 Worked Part-time with Earnings 5,924 28%
 No Earnings 6,008 29%
Source of Earnings

Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

 Car, truck, or van 10,040 77.9%
 Public transportation 1,339 10.4%
 Taxicab 4 0.0%
 Motorcycle 0 0.0%
 Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means 824 6.4%
 Worked at Home 677 5.3%
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)

Schools and Education

Compared to other ZIPs, 02186 has a very small percentage of people that did not graduate high school. The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.

Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

 Less than High School Diploma 540 3%
 High School Graduate 4,844 29%
 Associate's degree 1,124 7%
 Bachelor's degree 5,247 31%
 Master's degree 3,362 20%
 Professional school degree 1,101 7%
 Doctorate degree 688 4%
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

 Enrolled in Public School 3,934 65.9%
 Enrolled in Private School 1,773 29.7%
 Not Enrolled in School 263 4.4%
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

Schools in ZIP Code 02186

ZIP Code 02186 is in the following school districts: Milton School District and Private. There are 10 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 02186.

Charles S Pierce Middle School
451 Central Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: Milton School District
Collicot
80 Edge Hill Rd
Milton, MA 02186
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Milton School District
Glover
255 Canton Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Milton School District
Tucker
187 Blue Hills Pkwy
Milton, MA 02186
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Milton School District
Cunningham School
44 Edge Hill Rd
Milton, MA 02186
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Milton School District
Milton High School
25 Gile Road
Milton, MA 02186
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Milton School District
St Agatha School
440 Adams St
Milton, MA 02186
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Fontbonne Academy
930 Brook Rd
Milton, MA 02186
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Private
Delphi Academy
564 Blue Hill Ave
Milton, MA 02186
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Carriage House School
777 Randolph Ave
Milton, MA 02186
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private

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