The Lincoln 48742 ZIP Code covers a much larger area extending into the townships of Alcona, Caledonia, and Haynes.

43.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

39.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[8] The Lincoln Train Depot, originally called the "West Harrisville Depot", was built in 1886 by the Detroit, Bay City and Alpena Railroad, a predecessor to the Detroit and Mackinac Railway.

Rail service passed through Lincoln from the south and north through Ossineke to Alpena.

In December 1998, the Lincoln Depot was officially recognized as a Michigan Historic Site.

[10] Hours are from 1–4 pm Monday through Friday The Train Depot is the locale of Depot Days, a fund raising event sponsored by the Alcona Historical Society.

[11] The display includes a restored caboose[12] and a switching engine from the D&M Railway.