City

Lincoln, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Penobscot County  ·  Maine

👥5,755Population
💰$51,403Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂52.6Median Age
🏠$126,100Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Black: 0%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White97.9%
Black0.0%
Asian0.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,599 (36.2%)
Some College854 (19.3%)
Associates539 (12.2%)
Bachelors510 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree895 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College19.3%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,403 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$126,100 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$647/mo
Total Housing Units3,587
Vacant Units771

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
54%
About Lincoln, ME

Lincoln is a city in Maine, located in Penobscot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,755 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.6 years.

Economically, Lincoln is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,403 is below the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lincoln is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $647 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lincoln is moderately educated. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.91%).

Lincoln, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Lincoln
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04457 5,755 $51,403 $126,100 $647 5.8% 31.8% 74.9%