City

Lincolnton, GA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Georgia

👥7,742Population
💰$49,658Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$169,400Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.1%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 28.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.3%Race
White67.1%
Hispanic1.3%
Black28.1%
Asian0.1%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma121 (2.3%)
HS Graduate2,077 (40.2%)
Some College885 (17.1%)
Associates639 (12.4%)
Bachelors560 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree881 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 40.2%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad40.2%
Some College17.1%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,658 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$169,400 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$736/mo
Total Housing Units4,197
Vacant Units1,232

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Lincolnton, GA

Lincolnton is a city in Georgia, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,742 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.7 years.

Economically, Lincolnton is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,658 is below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lincolnton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $736 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lincolnton is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (67.1%).

Lincolnton, GA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Georgia.

ZIP Codes in Lincolnton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
30817 7,742 $49,658 $169,400 $736 4.1% 27.9% 76.7%