City

Liberty, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Randolph County  ·  North Carolina

👥10,507Population
💰$61,488Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$183,000Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.5%Hispanic: 14.7%Black: 6.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2%Race
White76.5%
Hispanic14.7%
Black6.7%
Asian0.1%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma111 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,234 (36%)
Some College1,117 (18%)
Associates1,116 (18%)
Bachelors579 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree1,048 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 18%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College18.0%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.2%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,488 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$183,000 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$887/mo
Total Housing Units4,340
Vacant Units458

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Liberty, NC

Liberty is a city in North Carolina, located in Randolph County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,507 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Liberty is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,488 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Liberty is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $887 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Liberty is moderately educated. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.5%).

Liberty, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Liberty
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27298 10,507 $61,488 $183,000 $887 7.6% 26.2% 65.2%