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Lincoln, CA
City in Placer County, California. ZIP codes: 95648.
Population
52,956
Land area
24.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,159
ZIP codes
1
Lincoln and its ZIP codes
Lincoln at a glance
- Lincoln is about 8.6 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 176th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $111,990, 13% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $651,000 (11% below California) and median rent is $2,090 a month.
Local data for Lincoln, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lincoln, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,990
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$651,000
Median rent
$2,090/mo
Homeownership
83.9%
Bachelor's or higher
40.1%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,096), Mexican Americans (7,584), Irish Americans (5,949).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Placer County. PPP loans are for Lincoln.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,824
188,212 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,751
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3B
FY 2026, $7,436 per person
How people get to work
Lincoln, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.9%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home22.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lincoln, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,223
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
939
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
36.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lincoln, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.6%
U.S. 33.3% -5.7 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Lincoln
1 in or overlapping Lincoln. Population shown
Cities near Lincoln
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RocklinCity | 4.9 mi | 19.8 |
| PenrynCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.9 |
| SheridanCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 25.5 |
| LoomisTown | 7.6 mi | 7.2 |
| RosevilleCity | 8 mi | 44.1 |
| NewcastleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2.4 |
| Granite BayCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 21.5 |
| North AuburnCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.8 |
| WheatlandCity | 11 mi | 8.1 |
| AuburnCity | 12 mi | 7.2 |
| AntelopeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.8 |
| TrowbridgeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.8 |
| Citrus HeightsCity | 13 mi | 14.2 |
| East NicolausCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| Rio OsoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.5 |
| Foothill FarmsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lincoln, CA in?
- Lincoln is in Placer County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Lincoln, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lincoln include 95648.
- What is the population of Lincoln, CA?
- About 52,956 people live in Lincoln, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lincoln?
- Nearby places include Rocklin (4.9 mi), Penryn (6.7 mi), Sheridan (7.1 mi), Loomis (7.6 mi), Roseville (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023