Lincoln, IL: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Lincoln, IL is a small incorporated city located in Logan County in the state of Illinois. Our data estimates 16,993 residents, places it at 40.151°N, 89.372°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Lincoln, IL?

What is the population of Lincoln, IL?

Lincoln has an estimated population of 16,993. That makes it the 157th largest of the 1,362 places we list in Illinois, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Illinois has about 1,056 residents, so Lincoln is roughly 16.1 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Illinois with a similar population include Godfrey (17,400), Morris (17,296), Lemont (17,291), Palos Hills (17,060), Streator (17,021). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Lincoln differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Lincoln?

Lincoln has about 2,163 people per square mile (835 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Illinois, it is denser than about 84% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Lincoln use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Lincoln: 62656. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 6 are assigned to the central Midwest (Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Lincoln in?

Lincoln is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Clinton, IN, about 110 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Lincoln located in Illinois?

Lincoln lies in the central part of Illinois, at 40.151° north latitude and 89.372° west longitude. The state capital, Springfield, is about 30 miles to the southwest. The closest listed place in another state is Burlington, IA, roughly 103 miles to the northwest, which shows how near Lincoln is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Springfield, IL, 30 miles to the southwest.

Which cities are near Lincoln, IL?

The closest listed place to Lincoln is Clinton, IL, 21.6 miles to the east. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Lincoln in?

Lincoln is in Logan County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 17107. The county contains 14 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 13 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Atlanta (1,600), Mount Pulaski (1,464), San Jose (594), Emden (460), Elkhart (390). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Lincoln from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Lincoln is closest to Chicago, IL at about 146 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,645 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Lincoln?

Yes. Our data lists 11 other places named Lincoln: Lincoln, NE (289,490), Lincoln, CA (48,275), Lincoln, AL (6,781), Lincoln, ND (4,745), Lincoln, ID (3,817), Lincoln, AR (2,481), Lincoln, MO (1,194), Lincoln, PA (1,022), and 3 more. When you search for Lincoln, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Lincoln in Logan County, Illinois.

Planning a move to Lincoln?

If you are weighing Lincoln, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.