City

Liberty, MO

2 ZIP codes  ·  Clay County  ·  Missouri

👥37,466Population
💰$95,425Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$268,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓48.2%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 4.2%Asian: 1.6%Other: 3.7%Race
White84.6%
Hispanic5.2%
Black4.2%
Asian1.6%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads48.2% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma196 (0.8%)
HS Graduate5,815 (24.2%)
Some College3,032 (12.6%)
Associates3,416 (14.2%)
Bachelors2,226 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree9,349 (38.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 24.2%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 38.9%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad24.2%
Some College12.6%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate38.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.9%Renter: 27.2%Tenure
Owner72.9%
Renter27.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,425 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$268,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,172/mo
Total Housing Units14,656
Vacant Units744

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
54%
About Liberty, MO

Liberty is a city in Missouri, located in Clay County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 37,466 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Liberty is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,425 is above the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Liberty is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $268,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,172 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Liberty is well-educated. 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.6%).

Liberty, MO offers residents above-average earning potential within Missouri. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Liberty
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
64068 37,466 $95,425 $268,200 $1,172 3.7% 48.2% 72.9%