| ZIP Code | 04949 |
|---|---|
| City | Liberty |
| State | Maine (ME) |
| County | Waldo County |
| Area Code | 207 |
| Elevation | 599 ft |
| Latitude | 44.369093 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -69.336 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 23027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.1 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 18.8% ▲ 88% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.5% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 12.2% ▲ 149% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 191 (31.5%) |
| Some College | 70 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 57 (9.4%) |
| Bachelors | 36 (5.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 252 (41.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,464 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $223,900 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $469/mo ↓ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 800 |
| Vacant Units | 385 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 800 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 385 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
ZIP code 04949 is located in Liberty, Maine, within Waldo County. With a population of 913, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.1 years. Economically, 04949 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,464 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 04949 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $223,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $469 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 04949 is primarily White (93.65%). Residents are well-educated — 47.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.8%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 04949 stands at 12.2%, which is more than double the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 04949 in Liberty, ME is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 913 residents, a median household income of $59,464, and a median home value of $223,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maine.