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Alcona County
Lincoln, MI
48742
48742 ZIP Code — Lincoln, MI
Alcona County, Michigan
ZIP code 48742 is located in
Lincoln ,
Michigan ,
within Alcona County .
It covers approximately 67.92 square miles and serves a population of
1,611 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 989 .
About ZIP code 48742
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $51,250. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.
Overall, ZIP code 48742 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,611
Population density
24 / sq mi
State FIPS
26
County FIPS
001
Geography
Land area
67.92 sq mi
Water area
0.64 sq mi
Latitude
44.7209
Longitude
-83.4336
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
989
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.6%
57.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
30.0%
32.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
9.0%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.4%
1.4%
5.7%
Demographics & statistics
$51,250
Median household income
$160,500
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 217 13.5% 18 and over 1,394 86.5% 65 and over 623 38.7% Median age 59.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 1,532 94.2% Two or more races 54 3.3% Hispanic or Latino 16 1% American Indian / Alaska Native 13 0.8% Other race 9 0.6% Black or African American 2 0.1% Asian 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.6%
57.4%
42.6%
$50k – $100k
30.0%
32.2%
31.1%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
9.0%
20.6%
Over $200k
1.4%
1.4%
5.7%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.2% $10k–$15k 5.4% $15k–$25k 8.6% $25k–$35k 9.9% $35k–$50k 20.9% $50k–$75k 19.6% $75k–$100k 11.2% $100k–$150k 14.4% $150k–$200k 2.2% $200k+ 3.4% Median income $51,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $160,500 Median rent / month $653 Owner occupied 85.3% Renter occupied 14.7% Vacant 45.5% Single-family detached 89.8% Large apartment buildings 2.8% Mobile homes 5.8% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.08
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.2% 2010–2019 2.2% 2000–2009 6.3% 1990–1999 9.4% 1980–1989 18.3% 1970–1979 25.7% 1960–1969 14.8% 1950–1959 12.9% 1940–1949 4.3% 1939 or earlier 5.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.2% 1 bedroom 10.3% 2 bedrooms 33.8% 3 bedrooms 45.8% 4 bedrooms 7.7% 5+ bedrooms 1.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.1% 1 vehicle 33.9% 2 vehicles 47.0% 3 or more 15.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 53.2% Electricity 8.7% Propane / LP gas 23.9% Fuel oil 1.7% Wood 10.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 390 51.6% Cohabiting couple 64 8.5% Male householder, no spouse 101 13.4% Female householder, no spouse 201 26.6% Households with children under 18 135 17.9% Households with seniors (65+) 385 50.9% Average household size 2.09
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 17.2% 18.9% Married 59.9% 51.1% Separated 0.4% 0.8% Widowed 7.3% 13.0% Divorced 15.2% 16.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Graduate / professional
10.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.6% Bachelor's or higher 24.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 3.7% Kindergarten 20 10.5% Elementary school 89 46.8% High school 26 13.7% College / grad school 48 25.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Professional & management
13.0%
Public administration
10.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.4%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.5% Service 22.0% Sales & office 16.4% Natural resources & construction 13.3% Production & transportation 13.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.1% Government 19.3% Self-employed 7.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 70.1% Carpool 14.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.9% Work from home 11.5% Other means 1.7% Avg commute (minutes) 21.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
38.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 55.2% Retirement income 39.3% Supplemental Security 6.2% Cash public assistance 2.1% Food stamps / SNAP 13.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.0% High blood pressure 42.7% High cholesterol 41.4% Diabetes 14.6% Heart disease 10.4% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 11.0% Arthritis 38.9% Kidney disease 4.2% Pulmonary disease 11.2% Cancer 9.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.6% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 24.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.7% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 18.6% Poor mental health 15.0% Poor physical health 13.6% No health insurance 10.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.2% Visited dentist 66.8% Cholesterol screening 92.9% Teeth loss 14.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 191 13.7%
Disability % Any disability 22.1% Under 18 5.1% 18–64 years 15.0% 65 and over 37.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 68.3% Public insurance 59.4% No insurance 2.2% Uninsured under 19 1.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,553 96.4% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,605 99.6% Born in same state 1,589 98.6% Born in different state 1,369 85.0% Foreign born 16 1.0% Naturalized citizen 6 0.4% Not a US citizen 6 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 331 20.5% Italian 273 16.9% Arab 145 9% German 85 5.3%
Ancestry Count % English 44 2.7% Polish 32 2% Irish 18 1.1% Dutch 5 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.9% Internet access 91.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 48742
What city is ZIP code 48742 in?
ZIP code 48742 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 48742 in?
ZIP code 48742 falls within Alcona County, Michigan.
Does ZIP code 48742 have an older population?
39% of residents in ZIP code 48742 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 48742 have a large retiree population?
55% of households in ZIP code 48742 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 48742 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 48742 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 48742 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 48742 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 48742 in?
ZIP code 48742 observes the EST timezone.
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