PlainZIP

Liberty, ME · standard

ZIP Code 04949

Waldo County, Maine - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

913
14/sq mi
$71,146
Median income
$229,600
Median home value
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Liberty pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 04949 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 04949 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Liberty, Waldo County, Maine, home to just 913 residents across 67.1 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 04949 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,146 (3% below the Maine average), while per-capita income is $33,965. Poverty here runs at 14.8%, with unemployment measured at 10.8%. Median home value sits at $229,600 (19% below the state average), median rent at $559 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Waldo County, letting you compare 04949 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 04949, Liberty, ME · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

913

Population

67.1

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 04949?

40.5

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$71,146

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$33,965

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 04949 ranks nationally

Liberty, ME household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$71,146 48th percentile higher than 48% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.4%

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

What does housing look like?

826

Total Housing Units

434

Occupied Units

392

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$229,600

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$559

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 04949, employing approximately 46 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,970,000.

16

Businesses

46

Employees

$3.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 18.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 18.8%

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 04949 vs 04354 →

ZIP 04949 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 04949 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 04949 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 04949 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
04354 Palermo, ME 1,535 4.7 mi
04941 Freedom, ME 1,751 7.1 mi
04574 Washington, ME 1,510 7.0 mi
04973 Searsmont, ME 1,389 7.3 mi
04862 Union, ME 3,592 7.9 mi
04910 Albion, ME 2,041 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Waldo County

04915 standard
Belfast, ME
Pop: 8,806
04496 standard
Winterport, ME
Pop: 3,757
04849 standard
Lincolnville, ME
Pop: 3,684
04974 standard
Searsport, ME
Pop: 2,611
04981 standard
Stockton Springs, ME
Pop: 2,316
04988 standard
Unity, ME
Pop: 2,134

Related Areas

Waldo County Liberty, ME Maine

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 04949 in? ▼
ZIP code 04949 (Liberty) 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 04949? ▼
ZIP code 04949 in Liberty, ME has a population of 913 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 04949? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 04949 is $71,146, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 04949? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 04949 is $229,600, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 04949? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 04949 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 04949? ▼
ZIP code 04949 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 46 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 04949? ▼
In ZIP code 04949, 71.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 04949? ▼
In ZIP code 04949, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 04949? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 04949 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.