Murphy, NC 28906

Population 19,057

28906 is zip code located in Murphy, North Carolina. The population is 19,057, making 28906 the largest zipcode in Murphy and the largest in Cherokee County.

There are 10 public schools in 28906 with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Murphy is high , and there are 56 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 28906. Unemployment in 28906 is moderate.

Murphy Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good

Crime Rate

69.21% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

53.92% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

105 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 4.2%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 10 K-12 public schools in 28906, NC and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates 28906's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
2 Private School

Murphy Adventist Christian School

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    43.1%
  • Rented
    11.7%
  • Owned
    45.2%

Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $579
  • 1 Bedroom: $583
  • 2 Bedrooms: $767
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,000
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,151

Zip Codes

28906

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Environmental Hazards

105 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Murphy, NC has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Murphy, NC is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Murphy, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.32°
  • February 42.5°
  • March 50.92°
  • April 60.5°
  • May 68.74°
  • June 76.96°
  • July 78.66°
  • August 79.08°
  • September 72.22°
  • October 59.72°
  • November 49.15°
  • December 45.57°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Murphy, NC

Earthquakes
Murphy, NC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Murphy, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Murphy, NC has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Murphy, NC has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 28906: $36,116

Unemployment

Unemployment in Murphy is 4.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 42.54%
White Collar - 57.46%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Mark Meadows

Neighborhood Info

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • We're sorry! No cemeteries found for 28906 in our database.

8 FCC Towers view all

9 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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