City

Liberty, ME

1 ZIP code  ·  Waldo County  ·  Maine

👥913Population
💰$59,464Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$223,900Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓47.5%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊12.2%Unemployment▲ 149% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 1.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic1.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads47.5% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment12.2% ▲ 149% above avg
HS Graduate191 (31.5%)
Some College70 (11.6%)
Associates57 (9.4%)
Bachelors36 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree252 (41.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 9.4%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 41.6%Edu
HS Grad31.5%
Some College11.6%
Associates9.4%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate41.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,464 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$223,900 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$469/mo
Total Housing Units800
Vacant Units385

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
66%
About Liberty, ME

Liberty is a city in Maine, located in Waldo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 913 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Liberty is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,464 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Liberty is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $469 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Liberty is well-educated. 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Liberty
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
04949 913 $59,464 $223,900 $469 12.2% 47.5% 84.8%