City

Lincoln, DE

1 ZIP code  ·  Sussex County  ·  Delaware

👥7,083Population
💰$66,929Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$276,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.3%Hispanic: 14.2%Black: 22.6%Other: 1.4%Race
White61.3%
Hispanic14.2%
Black22.6%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
13%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.07
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,815 (43.5%)
Some College426 (10.2%)
Associates660 (15.8%)
Bachelors653 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree612 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 43.5%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad43.5%
Some College10.2%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
47%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,929 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$276,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,306/mo
Total Housing Units2,509
Vacant Units206

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
61%
About Lincoln, DE

Lincoln is a city in Delaware, located in Sussex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,083 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Lincoln is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,929 is near the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lincoln is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $276,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,306 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lincoln is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (61.27%).

Lincoln, DE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Delaware.

ZIP Codes in Lincoln
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
19960 7,083 $66,929 $276,200 $1,306 2.2% 30.3% 82.3%