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Liberty, MO
City in Clay County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 64068.
Population
30,689
Land area
29.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,035
ZIP codes
1
Liberty and its ZIP codes
Liberty at a glance
- Liberty is about 11 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 22nd among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $88,542, 25% above the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $283,300 (23% above Missouri) and median rent is $1,160 a month.
Local data for Liberty, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Liberty, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,542
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$283,300
Median rent
$1,160/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
39.6%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,969), Irish Americans (4,765), Italian Americans (1,102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Liberty.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,860
110,830 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,130
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.46B
FY 2026, $5,752 per person
How people get to work
Liberty, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home15.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Liberty, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
907
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
258
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 17°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Liberty, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
ZIP codes in Liberty
1 in or overlapping Liberty. Population shown
Cities near Liberty
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlenaireCity | 2.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Pleasant ValleyCity | 3.5 mi | 1.3 |
| ClaycomoVillage | 3.9 mi | 2.6 |
| River BendVillage | 4.1 mi | 1.5 |
| BirminghamVillage | 5.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Missouri CityCity | 6 mi | 1.1 |
| Sugar CreekCity | 6.9 mi | 11 |
| RandolphVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| GladstoneCity | 7.5 mi | 8.1 |
| MosbyCity | 8.3 mi | 1.9 |
| OakviewVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| OakwoodVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| KearneyCity | 8.6 mi | 13.3 |
| Oakwood ParkVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.1 |
| OaksVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.1 |
| AvondaleCity | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Liberty, MO in?
- Liberty is in Clay County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Liberty, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Liberty include 64068.
- What is the population of Liberty, MO?
- About 30,689 people live in Liberty, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Liberty?
- Nearby places include Glenaire (2.2 mi), Pleasant Valley (3.5 mi), Claycomo (3.9 mi), River Bend (4.1 mi), Birmingham (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023