04949 ZIP Code — Liberty, ME

Waldo County, Maine

ZIP code 04949 is located in Liberty, Maine, within Waldo County. It covers approximately 26.00 square miles and serves a population of 884 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 207.

About ZIP code 04949

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $205,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,406. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 04949 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

884

population

26.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

04949 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 04949

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 04949. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Liberty	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

04354 Palermo (4.9 mi) 04973 Searsmont (6.5 mi) 04574 Washington (7.1 mi) 04941 Freedom (7.2 mi) 04862 Union (7.6 mi) 04952 Morrill (9 mi) 04358 South China (10.5 mi) 04847 Hope (10.5 mi) 04910 Albion (11.9 mi) 04363 Windsor (12.8 mi) 04348 Jefferson (13 mi) 04849 Lincolnville (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	884
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	23
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	26.00 sq mi
Water area	2.40 sq mi
Latitude	44.3687
Longitude	-69.3317
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	207

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	43.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	35.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	17.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.4%	4.9%

Demographics & statistics

884

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$56,406

Median household income

$30,508

Per capita income

$205,700

Median home value

$384

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

15.3%

Unemployment

736

Housing units

41.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	189	21.4%
18 and over	695	78.6%
65 and over	191	21.6%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Other race 3.6%

Two or more races 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	826	89.4%
Hispanic or Latino	40	4.3%
Other race	33	3.6%
Two or more races	25	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	43.2%	42.3%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	35.6%	32.3%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	17.8%	20.6%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.4%	4.9%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 15.6%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	15.6%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$56,406

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 36.6%

$300k–$500k 12.0%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,700
Median rent / month	$384
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	48.9%
Single-family detached	86.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	18.1%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	14.8%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	18.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.2%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	37.0%
3 bedrooms	29.2%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	46.2%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	13.2%
Propane / LP gas	19.6%
Fuel oil	32.0%
Wood	28.5%
Solar	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	202	50.1%
Cohabiting couple	38	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	40	9.9%
Female householder, no spouse	123	30.5%
Households with children under 18	119	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	161	40.0%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.3%	10.3%
Married	66.1%	48.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	2.9%	20.4%
Divorced	12.8%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 28.1%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 27.3%

Graduate / professional 14.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	41.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.4%
Kindergarten	8	4.8%
Elementary school	92	55.4%
High school	32	19.3%
College / grad school	30	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Professional & management 18.1%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Construction 10.7%

Other services 6.3%

Retail trade 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Public administration 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.0%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	7.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.9%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	17.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.2%
Carpool	14.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.1

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 4.2%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.6%
Retirement income	36.7%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	62.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	26.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.4%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	11.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	827	93.6%
Spanish	10	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	881	99.7%
Born in same state	875	99.0%
Born in different state	592	67.0%
Foreign born	6	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.3%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	178	20.1%
Arab	141	16%
Italian	39	4.4%
Polish	11	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	8	0.9%
Norwegian	8	0.9%
Dutch	3	0.3%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	89.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 04949

What city is ZIP code 04949 in?

ZIP code 04949 is primarily assigned to Liberty, Maine.

What county is ZIP code 04949 in?

ZIP code 04949 falls within Waldo County, Maine.

Does ZIP code 04949 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 04949 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 04949 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 04949 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 04949 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 04949 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 04949?

ZIP code 04949 has an estimated population of 884 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 04949 in?

ZIP code 04949 observes the EST timezone.