City

Lincoln, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥5,257Population
💰$197,292Median HH Income▲ 159% above avg
🎂51.4Median Age
🏠$1,169,800Median Home Value▲ 320% above avg
🎓90.3%College Grads▲ 133% above avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 1.6%Asian: 4.5%Other: 4.3%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic3.4%
Black1.6%
Asian4.5%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads90.3% ▲ 133% above avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.7%)
HS Graduate108 (3.2%)
Some College89 (2.6%)
Associates104 (3.1%)
Bachelors140 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree2,908 (86.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 3.2%Some College: 2.6%Associates: 3.1%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 86.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad3.2%
Some College2.6%
Associates3.1%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate86.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
87%

Financials

Median HH Income$197,292 ▲ 159% above avg
Median Home Value$1,169,800 ▲ 320% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,162/mo
Total Housing Units2,408
Vacant Units214

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
49%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Public Transit
3%
Work From Home
35%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
62%
About Lincoln, MA

Lincoln is a city in Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,257 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.4 years.

Economically, Lincoln is a affluent community. The median household income of $197,292 is more than double the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lincoln is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,169,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,162 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lincoln is highly educated. 90.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (86.11%).

Lincoln, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Lincoln
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
01773 5,257 $197,292 $1,169,800 $2,162 0.8% 90.3% 76.9%