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Lincoln, ID
Census-designated place in Bonneville County, Idaho.
Population
4,002
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,786
ZIP codes
0
Lincoln and its ZIP codes
Lincoln at a glance
- Lincoln is about 119 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 39th among 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- The median household income is $84,280, 8% above the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $377,500 (10% below Idaho) and median rent is $1,218 a month.
Local data for Lincoln, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lincoln, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,280
Poverty rate
18.4%
Median home value
$377,500
Median rent
$1,218/mo
Homeownership
81.8%
Bachelor's or higher
34.2%
Median age
28.9
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (638), Mexican Americans (596), Italian Americans (299).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bonneville County. PPP loans are for Lincoln.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,060
63,586 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,435
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $29,359 per person
How people get to work
Lincoln, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home13.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lincoln, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
580
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
70
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 16°F
13.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lincoln, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
6.6%
U.S. 12.1% -5.5 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Lincoln
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IonaCity | 2.1 mi | 1.3 |
| AmmonCity | 2.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Idaho FallsCity | 3.6 mi | 27.2 |
| UconCity | 5.3 mi | 0.9 |
| RigbyCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| ShelleyCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| RirieCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| LewisvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| MenanCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| RobertsCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| BasaltCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| FirthCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| RexburgCity | 23 mi | 10.4 |
| Sugar CityCity | 27 mi | 2.5 |
| GrovelandCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.3 |
| BlackfootCity | 29 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lincoln, ID in?
- Lincoln is in Bonneville County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Lincoln, ID?
- About 4,002 people live in Lincoln, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lincoln?
- Nearby places include Iona (2.1 mi), Ammon (2.6 mi), Idaho Falls (3.6 mi), Ucon (5.3 mi), Rigby (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023