48742 Zip Code Profile

48742 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Lincoln, Michigan. Median household income here ($29,554) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $41,655/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 48742 is $37,426.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 48742 earn an average of $25,579/year. Women earn only $16,154/year.

592 people in 48742 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 48742? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 23.6 minutes.

The median age here is 53. There are 817 men and 830 women. The median age for men is 52 while for women the median age is 54.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,089 people (out of the 1,647 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 822 homes, and 16 businesses every day. 12 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

48742 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 45 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Montreal, Canada!) and -83 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 774 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 1,647
• White Population: 1,641
• Black Population: 1
• Hispanic Population: 14
• Asian Population: 4
• Hawaiian Population: 0
• Indian Population: 13
• Male Population: 817
• Female Population: 830
• Median Age: 53
• Median Age of Males: 52
• Median Age of Females: 54

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Michigan
• County: Alcona
• City: Lincoln
• Longitude: -83.4
• Latitude: 44.7
• Elevation: 775 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 989

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 574
• Drive alone: 517
• Carpool: 43
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 12


• Average commute time: 23.6 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 70
•    5 - 9: 106
•    10 - 14: 97
•    15 - 19: 73
•    20 - 24: 36
•    25 - 29: 24
•    30 - 34: 56
•    35 - 39: 15
•    40 - 44: 14
•    45 - 59: 52
•    60 - 89: 10
•    90 plus: 21

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $122,900
• Average Annual Household Income: $37,813
• Businesses: 42
• Employees: 456
• Annual Payroll: $16,573,000
• Average Family Income: $41,655
• Median Family Income: $29,554
• Average Income for Men: $25,579
• Average Income for Women: $16,154

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 24887.0
• Sr Senator: Carl Levin (D)
• Jr Senator: Debbie Stabenow (D)
• US House Representative: Dan Benishek (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 001
• State FIPS Code: 26

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View all schools in Lincoln

Primary Schools

Alcona Elementary School

181 N Barlow Road

Lincoln, MI 48742

(989) 736-8146

Middle Schools

Alcona Middle School

51 N. Barlow Road

Lincoln, MI 48742

(989) 736-8534

High Schools

Alcona Community High School

51 N. Barlow Road

Lincoln, MI 48742

(989) 736-8534

Other Schools

Alcona Alternative Education

76 N. Barlow Road

Lincoln, MI 48742

(989) 736-6496