City

Freedom, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Waldo County  ·  Maine

👥1,524Population
💰$65,365Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$193,400Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 0.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.3%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian0.4%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
HS Graduate396 (38%)
Some College141 (13.5%)
Associates159 (15.2%)
Bachelors84 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree263 (25.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 38%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
HS Grad38.0%
Some College13.5%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86%Renter: 14%Tenure
Owner86.0%
Renter14.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,365 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$193,400 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$860/mo
Total Housing Units791
Vacant Units128

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Freedom, ME

Freedom is a city in Maine, located in Waldo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,524 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Freedom is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,365 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Freedom is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $860 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Freedom is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.29%).

Freedom, ME offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maine.

ZIP Codes in Freedom
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04941 1,524 $65,365 $193,400 $860 4.3% 33.3% 86.0%