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Lincoln County, TN
7 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Lincoln County, Tennessee.
Population
35,946
Land area
570sq mi
People per sq mi
63
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Lincoln County
Lincoln County at a glance
- Lincoln County is 63% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,667 a year, 7% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $229,700 (20% below Tennessee) and median rent is $857 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Fayetteville (7,057), Park City (2,813) and Flintville (525).
Local data for Lincoln County, TN
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools12
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Post Offices7
- Parks12
- Grocery Stores17
- Restaurants81
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Lincoln County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,667
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$229,700
Prices +7.4% in a year
Median rent
$857/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
30.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,133), German Americans (2,273), Mexican Americans (716).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,069
9,796 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,519
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$252M
FY 2026, $7,130 per person
PPP loans
$45.87M
1,351 loans, 5,983 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$739K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lincoln County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lincoln County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
747
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 31°F
59.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lincoln County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lincoln County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lincoln County, TN?
- Fayetteville is the largest city or town in Lincoln County, with about 7,057 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lincoln County?
- Lincoln County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 37144, 37328, 37334, 37335, 37348.
- What is the population of Lincoln County, TN?
- About 35,946 people live in Lincoln County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lincoln County?
- Lincoln County borders Madison County, AL, Limestone County, AL, Bedford County, Franklin County, Marshall County, Giles County, Moore County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023