ZIP Code 04941

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Freedom · Waldo County · Maine

Population
1,751

11/sq mi

Median income
$65,662

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$214,000

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.6%

Median age 42.4

Land area
166.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 04941 in Freedom, Maine has a population of 1,751. The median household income is $65,662, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $214,000, 23% below the US average. 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 04941 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 166.8 square miles in Freedom, Waldo County, Maine. The area is home to 1,751 residents, producing a population density of 11 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 04941 against Maine and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 04941 sits at $65,662 (11% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $34,963. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $214,000 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $846 per month, and 85.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 04941 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Waldo County, so you can benchmark 04941 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 04941

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 04941.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04941, Freedom, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,751

Population

166.8

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 04941?

42.4

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$65,662

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$34,963

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

804

Total Housing Units

664

Occupied Units

140

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$214,000

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$846

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 04941, employing approximately 183 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,937,000.

31

Businesses

183

Employees

$9.9M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 22.6%
Other services (except public administration) 6 19.4%
Manufacturing 3 9.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 3 9.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 04941 vs 04949 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
04949 Liberty, ME 913 7.1 mi
04986 Thorndike, ME 1,721 7.2 mi
04988 Unity, ME 2,134 9.5 mi
04910 Albion, ME 2,041 7.7 mi
04354 Palermo, ME 1,535 7.8 mi
04973 Searsmont, ME 1,389 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04941 in?
ZIP code 04941 (Freedom) is located in Waldo County, Maine. Waldo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/waldo-me.
What is the population of ZIP code 04941?
ZIP code 04941 in Freedom, ME has a population of 1,751 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04941?
The median household income in ZIP 04941 is $65,662, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04941?
The median home value in ZIP 04941 is $214,000, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04941?
The largest racial group in ZIP 04941 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04941?
ZIP code 04941 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 183 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 04941?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 04941 are: Construction (7), Other services (except public administration) (6), Manufacturing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04941?
In ZIP code 04941, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 04941?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 04941 is 28.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04941?
In ZIP code 04941, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04941?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04941 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Freedom, ME

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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