| ZIP Code | 04941 |
|---|---|
| City | Freedom |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Waldo County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 803 ft |
| Latitude | 44.470053 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.284182 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 33.3% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 396 (38%) |
| Some College | 141 (13.5%) |
| Associates | 159 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 84 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 263 (25.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,365 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $193,400 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $860/mo ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 791 |
| Vacant Units | 128 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 791 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 128 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 04941 is located in Freedom, Maine, within Waldo County. With a population of 1,524, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.9 years. Economically, 04941 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,365 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04941 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $193,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $860 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 04941 is primarily White (94.29%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.3%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04941 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 04941 in Freedom, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,524 residents, a median household income of $65,365, and a median home value of $193,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.