J. B. Rendall, 1910
Lincoln University’s story
172 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1910 and 7 maps from 1904 on.
- 1854Lincoln University is settled
Lincoln UniversityPA
Population
2,017
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$577K
+2.7% in a year
Median age
19.7
years
Settled
1854
172 years ago
Is Lincoln University a good place to live?
Lincoln University’s average trip to work is 14 minutes, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. No town among the 1,036 in Pennsylvania we compare has a lower age of the median resident than Lincoln University. We don’t grade Lincoln University yet; the figures below are still real.
What makes Lincoln University stand out
Where Lincoln University beats most towns.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Lincoln University for work
Where Lincoln University’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
0jobs based in Lincoln University
0%of working residents work in town
28 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lincoln University.
Housing
Lincoln University’s typical home value is about $577K
$577KZillow home value
In the year to September 2026, typical home values climbed 2.7%.
Typical home value
Lincoln University$577K
Pennsylvania$287K
+2.7%
value change, 1 year
0
homes sold in September
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: very low risk in Lincoln University, mostly inland flooding
11risk score of 100
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 89% of U.S. communities. 38% of Lincoln University’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by drought at 31%.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtHurricanes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Most of Lincoln University’s workers leave town for work
0%work in town
The top destinations are Philadelphia (7%), East Nottingham Township (6%) and Oxford (4%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Where working residents work
In Lincoln University0%
Philadelphia7%
East Nottingham Township6%
Oxford4%
New Garden Township3%
28 mi
median commute distance
0
jobs based in Lincoln University
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in Lincoln University brings four seasons and pleasant summers
18″snow a winter
July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 23° and about 18 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–42°
Spring41–62°
Summer63–83°
Fall45–66°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A smaller share of adults had a checkup this year in Lincoln University than in most of Pennsylvania or the rest of the country
1.7% of adults have diabetes in Lincoln University. Only 2 of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a lower share of adults who have obesity than Lincoln University. Among adults locally, 30% report frequent mental distress and 8.5% report frequent physical distress. The town does better than the Pennsylvania average on 14 of 26 CDC measures and worse on 7.
| Lincoln University | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 1.7% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 8.5% | 14% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 8.7% | 34% | 35% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
14 better5 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Lincoln University | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 0.6% | 8.8% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 0.8% | 7.4% |
| More adults in frequent mental distress | 30% | 16.4% |
Christiana Hospital
In Newark · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lincoln University
15pages on Lincoln University
The big questions
Out and about
Nearby attractions
All 246 attractions →Longwood Gardens and 77 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Lincoln University. Close and well known come first.
14 mi GardenLongwood Gardens
39 mi Park & preserveSchuylkill River
17 mi MuseumWinterthur Museum, Garden and Library
29 mi Stadium & arenaSubaru Park
21 mi LandmarkFort Christina
22 mi Theme parkDutch WonderlandSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Longwood Gardens: P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Schuylkill River: Emy111 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library: Photo by and (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), CC BY-SA 2.5 · Subaru Park: Something Original (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Christina: Jerrye & Roy Klotz MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Dutch Wonderland: FlugKerl2, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Lincoln University: who provides what
Lincoln University is unincorporated, so Chester County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPECO Energy18.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterChester Water AuthorityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesChester CountyChester County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereChester County Board of ElectionsChester County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code1935219352 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Lincoln University
Lincoln UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Lincoln University0.1 mi$12,512 in-state tuitionCecil CollegeCommunity college · Public · North East, MD11.4 mi$5,640 in-state tuitionUniversity of DelawareUniversity or college · Public · Newark, DE12.8 mi$16,810 in-state tuition
College town 100 of every 100 Lincoln University residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About Lincoln University
Historically black university in Pennsylvania, US
Lincoln University (LU) is a public state-related historically black university (HBCU) in Lower Oxford Township, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as the private Ashmun Institute in 1854, it has been a public institution since 1972. Lincoln is also recognized as the first college-degree-granting HBCU in the country. Its main campus is located on 422 acres (170.8 ha) in southern Chester County, Pennsylvania. The university has a second location in University City, Philadelphia. Lincoln University provides undergraduate and graduate coursework to approximately 2,000 students. It is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. While a majority of its students are African Americans…
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- Established
- 1854
- ZIP code
- 19352
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