ZIP Code 48742 Demographics & Data

Insights on Lincoln, MI (ZIP Code 48742)

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Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 48742

The 48742 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Lincoln in Michigan in Alcona County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,618. It is estimated that about 14.0% of residents in this Michigan region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $26,294. Approximately 9% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $43,688.

Population in 48742

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 48742 is 1,618.

Lincoln, MI

The 48742 ZIP Code is associated with Lincoln, MI in Alcona County.

Area Codes associated with 48742

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 48742 include 989.

Sunrise / Sunset in 48742

Sunrise: 8:07 am
Sunset: 4:56 pm
Sunrise in 48742 8:07 am
Sunrise in 48742 4:56 pm

Weather forecast for 48742

Today's forecast for 48742: Occasional snow showers between noon and 4pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 15, with temperatures falling to around 12 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as 0. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Current air quality in 48742

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 48742 Fair

Internet in 48742

An estimated 80.2% of households in ZIP Code 48742 have a computer, while about 71.0% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 48742

In ZIP Code 48742, the gender split is approximately 51.0% female and an estimated 49.0% male.

Health Insurance in 48742

Approximately 6.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 48742 (Lincoln, MI) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 48742

The median household income in ZIP Code 48742 is $43,688, while the region's mean household income is $54,669. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,294. The per capita income in ZIP Code 48742 of $26,294 is approximately 17.09% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,713. An estimated 9.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 2.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.8% of the population in 48742 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 18.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.8% of 48742 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 48742. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 48742

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 9.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 16.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 19.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 10.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.8%
$200,000 or more per year 0.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 48742

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 48742, 98.6% is one race, while 1.4% are two or more races. Approximately 1.0% of 48742 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 48742 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.6%), followed by Black or African American (0.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 48742. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 48742

Industry Percent
White 99.6%
Black or African American 0.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 48742

Residents of ZIP Code 48742 are older than average. The median age of 57.1 years in ZIP Code 48742 is approximately 49.87% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 41.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.5% of the population in 48742 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.6% of 48742 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 48742. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 48742

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.9%
5 to 9 years 4.6%
10 to 14 years 3.6%
15 to 19 years 3.8%
20 to 24 years 5.3%
25 to 34 years 8.2%
35 to 44 years 5.7%
45 to 54 years 11.7%
55 to 59 years 7.2%
60 to 64 years 9.0%
65 to 74 years 19.5%
75 to 84 years 12.1%
85 years and over 5.5%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 48742

In ZIP Code 48742, 99.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Alcona County region.

Language Spoken in 48742

Language Spoken Percent
English only 99.5%
Spanish 0.3%
Other Indo-European languages 0.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 48742. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 48742

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 48742, an estimated 28.2% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 13.7% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Alcona County region.

Age of Housing in 48742

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 11.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 28.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 13.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 12.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 9.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 48742. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 48742

In ZIP Code 48742, 92.9% of the population graduated high school, while 14.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 46.0% in this Alcona County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 48742

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 46.0%
Some college, no degree 24.3%
Associate's degree 8.5%
Bachelor's degree 9.2%
Graduate or professional degree 4.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 48742. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 48742 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 48742. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 48742

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 48742 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 48742 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 48742 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 48742

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 48742. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 48742. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 48742

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 48742 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 48742 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.59 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.41% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.35% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 48742. This visualizes electricity rates in 48742 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 48742

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 48742 13.71¢/kWh 10.71¢/kWh 6.63¢/kWh
Michigan 20¢/kWh 13.5¢/kWh 8.33¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 48742

Month ZIP Code 48742 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 2.58 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.99 3 6.31
Mar 5.35 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.68 5.13 7.3
May 5.6 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.86 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.1 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.85 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.35 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.73 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.77 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.17 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 48742. This visualizes solar power levels in 48742 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 48742 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 48742, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 48742 in the past 12 months. Mortgage received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Alcona County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 48742. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 48742

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 3
Mortgage 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 48742

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 3
Struggling to pay mortgage 1
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 48742. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 48742

In 48742, 43.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.8 minutes. Approximately 20.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 48742 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.0% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 48742 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 48742. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 48742

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.9%
Construction 5.8%
Manufacturing 12.8%
Wholesale trade 0.9%
Retail trade 10.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 8.7%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 5.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 17.0%
Other services, except public administration 4.9%
Public administration 9.7%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.