Milton, Vermont

Milton, Vermont
Location in Chittenden County and the state of Vermont.
Milton, Vermont
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 44°37′53″N 73°8′13″W / 44.63139°N 73.13694°W / 44.63139; -73.13694
CountryUnited States
StateVermont
CountyChittenden
CommunitiesMilton
West Milton
Checkerberry Village
Cozy Corner
West View
Area
  Total
60.9 sq mi (157.7 km2)
  Land51.5 sq mi (133.3 km2)
  Water9.4 sq mi (24.4 km2)
Elevation
121 ft (37 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
10,723
  Density180/sq mi (68/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
05468
Area code802
FIPS code50-45250
GNIS feature ID1462149
Websitewww.miltonvt.org

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/