Lincoln Park
City in Wayne County, Michigan
Lincoln Park is a city in Wayne County, Michigan, with 40,245 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 587 ft (179 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Allen Park, 1.9 miles NW.
- 40,245residents (2020 Census)
- 587 ftelevation · 179 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.1 km²
- 6,896 / sq mipopulation density
- 48146main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A Downriver suburb of Detroit, Lincoln Park is located roughly 11 miles (17.7 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, Lincoln Park had a population of 40,245, and was the second most-densely populated municipality in the state, after Hamtramck.
Lincoln Park contains Council Point Park, which dates back to 1763 when Chief Pontiac met with other tribal leaders along the banks of the Ecorse River to plot a rebellion against increasing European settlers, specifically those in nearby Fort Detroit. The Potawatomi eventually ceded the land to the French in 1776.
Lincoln Park is considered part of the Downriver collection of communities within Metro Detroit. The city borders Detroit to the north and also shares borders with Allen Park to the west, Ecorse to the east, Melvindale to the north, and Southgate and Wyandotte to the south. It developed as a bedroom community, providing homes to workers in the nearby steel mills and automobile plants of the Detroit area, while having no industries of its own. Lincoln Park was originally part of the now-defunct Ecorse Township, incorporating as a village in 1921 and again as a city in 1925.
One of the most enduring landmarks in the city was the Sears water tower located at the Lincoln Park Shopping Plaza. It was demolished in 2026.
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Living in Lincoln Park
- Median household income
- $58,616
- Median home value
- $131,000
- Median rent
- $1,023/mo
- Median age
- 35.2
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Lincoln Park had 40,245 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 40,245 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,896 per sq mi (2,662 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lincoln Park at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 40,245 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.84 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2433° N, 83.1813° W |
| ZIP codes | 48146, 48101, 48229 |
| Official website | lincolnpark.govoffice.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2647800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lincoln Park
- Allen Park1.9 mi NW
- Ecorse2.1 mi E
- Melvindale2.4 mi N
- Wyandotte2.6 mi SE
- Southgate2.9 mi SW
- River Rouge3.6 mi NE
- Taylor4.6 mi W
- Riverview4.9 mi S
- Dearborn5.1 mi N
- Trenton7.1 mi S
- Inkster7.9 mi NW
- Woodhaven8.0 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Park
What county is Lincoln Park in?
Lincoln Park is in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the population of Lincoln Park, MI?
40,245 people lived in Lincoln Park at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lincoln Park, MI?
The main ZIP code is 48146. Other ZIP codes: 48101, 48229.
What is the elevation of Lincoln Park?
587 feet (179 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lincoln Park?
Allen Park (1.9 mi), Ecorse (2.1 mi), Melvindale (2.4 mi), Wyandotte (2.6 mi), Southgate (2.9 mi).
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