28906 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to MURPHY, NC 28906

28906 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Murphy, North Carolina. Median household income here ($28,211) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $43,647/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 28906 is $33,776.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 28906 earn an average of $29,272/year. Women earn only $16,610/year.

6,496 people in 28906 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 28906? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.3 minutes.

The median age here is 49. There are 8,977 men and 9,498 women. The median age for men is 48 while for women the median age is 50.

To give you a sense of the community, 10,006 people (out of the 18,475 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 8,650 homes, and 590 businesses every day. 120 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

28906 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 35 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Kirkuk, Iraq!) and -84 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 1,697 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 18,475
  • White Population: 17,748
  • Black Population: 342
  • Hispanic Population: 404
  • Asian Population: 128
  • Hawaiian Population: 11
  • Indian Population: 529
  • Male Population: 8,977
  • Female Population: 9,498
  • Median Age: 49
  • Median Age of Males: 48
  • Median Age of Females: 50
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: South Atlantic
  • State: North Carolina
  • County: Cherokee
  • City: Murphy
  • Longitude: -84.1
  • Latitude: 35.1
  • Elevation: 1,698 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 828
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 6,246
  • Drive alone: 5,080
  • Carpool: 990
  • Public transit: 0
  • Ride bikes or walk: 120

  • Average commute time: 24.3 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 290
  •    5 - 9: 739
  •    10 - 14: 989
  •    15 - 19: 1,301
  •    20 - 24: 923
  •    25 - 29: 238
  •    30 - 34: 702
  •    35 - 39: 149
  •    40 - 44: 184
  •    45 - 59: 365
  •    60 - 89: 100
  •    90 plus: 266
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $165,500
  • Average Annual Household Income: $39,139
  • Businesses: 403
  • Employees: 4,686
  • Annual Payroll: $130,405,000
  • Average Family Income: $43,647
  • Median Family Income: $28,211
  • Average Income for Men: $29,272
  • Average Income for Women: $16,610
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 039
  • State FIPS Code: 37

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Schools in 28906 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle
337 Blue Eagle Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5115
Martins Creek Elementary/Mid
1459 Tobe Stalcup Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2831
Murphy Elementary
315 Valley River Avenue
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2424
Peachtree Elementary
30 Upper Peachtree Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2479
Ranger Elementary/Middle
101 Hardy Truett Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5111
The Learning Center
945 Conaheeta Street
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 835-7240
Middle Schools
Murphy Middle
65 Middle School Drive
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-0160
High Schools
Hiwassee Dam High
267 Blue Eagle Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 644-5916
Murphy High
234 High School Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-2426
Other Schools
Mountain Youth School
4533 Martins Creek Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828) 837-6775

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