Lincoln

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire

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Lincoln is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, with 1,631 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 810 ft (247 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Woodstock, 5.0 miles SW.

About Lincoln

Lincoln is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. It is the second-largest town by area in New Hampshire. The population was 1,631 at the 2020 census. The town is home to the New Hampshire Highland Games and to a portion of Franconia Notch State Park. Set in the White Mountains, large portions of the town are within the White Mountain National Forest. The Appalachian Trail crosses the western and northeastern parts of the town. Lincoln is the location of Loon Mountain Ski Resort and associated recreation-centered development.

The primary settlement in town, where 969 people resided at the 2020 census, is defined as the Lincoln census-designated place (CDP) and is located along New Hampshire Route 112 east of Interstate 93. The town also includes the former village sites of Stillwater and Zealand (sometimes known as Pullman) in the town's remote eastern and northern sections respectively, which are now within the White Mountain National Forest.

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Median household income
$70,625
Median home value
$342,000
Median rent
$1,143/mo
Median age
46.8
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Lincoln, NH population

Lincoln had 1,631 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,631
Density13 per sq mi (5 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Lincoln at a glance

StateNew Hampshire (NH)
CountyGrafton County
TypeTown
Population1,631 (2020)
Land area130.46 sq mi (337.9 km²)
Water area0.56 sq mi (1.45 km²)
Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Coordinates44.0947° N, 71.6314° W
ZIP codes03251, 03580
Official websitelincolnnh.org
Census code (GEOID)3300941860

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln

What county is Lincoln in?

Lincoln is in Grafton County, New Hampshire.

What is the population of Lincoln, NH?

1,631 people lived in Lincoln at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lincoln, NH?

The main ZIP code is 03251. Other ZIP codes: 03580.

What is the elevation of Lincoln?

810 feet (247 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lincoln?

North Woodstock (5.0 mi), Franconia (5.7 mi), Woodstock (7.7 mi), Easton (8.1 mi), Thornton (10.1 mi).

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