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ZIP code

28906

Murphy, NC

STANDARD

28906 covers Murphy in Cherokee County, with 19,712 people in the ACS estimate.

Map of 28906, Murphy

ZIP code map

ACS population

19,712

Median household income

$52,669

Median home value

$219,800

About ZIP code 28906

Type

STANDARD

City

Murphy

County

Cherokee County

Timezone

America/New_York

Area codes

423, 706, 762, 828

Land area

333.4 sq mi

Water area

11.12 sq mi

Households

12,992

Median gross rent

$872

More enterprise fields

Timezone
America/New_York
Area Codes
423, 706, 762, 828
World Region
NA
Country
US
Housing Count
13,047
Irs Estimated Households
9,060
Population Count
19,896
Irs Estimated Population
16,570

People in 28906

Race

  • White17,820
  • Black or African American293
  • American Indian or Alaska Native265
  • Asian115
  • Other race174
  • Two or more races1,229

Hispanic or Latino (any race): 539

Age

  • Under 101,488
  • 10 to 191,816
  • 20 to 291,520
  • 30 to 391,723
  • 40 to 492,058
  • 50 to 592,876
  • 60 to 694,119
  • 70 to 793,167
  • 80 and older1,129

Income and housing in 28906

Poverty rate

12.4%

Median earnings

$34,257

Median household income

$52,669

Median home value

$219,800

Median gross rent

$872

Education

  • High school graduate91.8%
  • Bachelor's degree24.4%
  • Graduate degree8.2%

Places covering 28906

Cities and places

91.9% of this ZIP is outside city limits (a real overlap row, not missing data).

Population history for 28906

IRS populationACS population
21,28910,644020052023

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ZIP codes near 28906

  1. 28902Brasstown5.9 miPop 966 · Income $65,769
  2. 28905Marble7.9 miPop 3,316 · Income $54,310
  3. 28909Warne9.7 miPop 356 · Income $87,604
  4. 28903Culberson10.5 miPop 137 · Income —
  5. 28904Hayesville12.4 miPop 10,614 · Income $53,785
  6. 28901Andrews13.2 miPop 5,624 · Income $39,299
  7. 30582Young Harris15.0 miPop 5,154 · Income $65,122
  8. 30512Blairsville15.7 miPop 24,226 · Income $65,815
  9. 30514Blairsville15.7 miPop 2,903 · Income —
  10. 37333Farner17.3 miPop 531 · Income $24,853
  11. 30546Hiawassee18.5 miPop 8,044 · Income $58,180
  12. 37391Turtletown18.8 miPop 1,699 · Income $40,734

ZIP code 28906 FAQ

What city is ZIP code 28906 in?
28906 is in Murphy, NC.
What county is 28906 in?
28906 is in Cherokee County.
What is the median household income in 28906?
The median household income in 28906 is $52,669.
Which ZIP codes are near 28906?
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