City

Lincoln, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Alcona County  ·  Michigan

👥1,767Population
💰$62,683Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂59.3Median Age
🏠$165,400Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓36.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.9%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.5%)
HS Graduate504 (35.6%)
Some College183 (12.9%)
Associates201 (14.2%)
Bachelors150 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree372 (26.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 26.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College12.9%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate26.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.3%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,683 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$165,400 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$650/mo
Total Housing Units1,392
Vacant Units534

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Lincoln, MI

Lincoln is a city in Michigan, located in Alcona County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,767 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.3 years.

Economically, Lincoln is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,683 is below the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lincoln is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $650 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lincoln is moderately educated. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.55%).

Lincoln, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Lincoln
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48742 1,767 $62,683 $165,400 $650 5.1% 36.8% 85.3%