ZIP Code 28906 - Murphy North Carolina

28906 Overview

ZIP Code 28906 is located in Murphy North Carolina. Portions of 28906 are also in Murphy Township and Beaverdam Township (Cherokee County) and Shoal Creek Township and Notla Township and Hothouse Township and Valleytown Township and Culberson. 28906 is entirely within Cherokee County. Regionally, 28906 is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains Region. Data Updated October 2, 2024

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ZIP Code 28906 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameMurphy
Primary CountyCherokee County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)19,586
Area Code(s)828
Current Time
EDT

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28906 Demographics

28906 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28906 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28906 is White. The current unemployment level in 28906 is 4.3%.

Population19,586
Population Growth Rate1.88%
Population Density57 People per Square Mile
Total Households7,873
Percentage High Income Households0.1%
Median Household Income (2021)$43,195
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$358,640
Current Unemployment Rate (September 2024)4.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 94.00%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 86.70%

28906 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White18,38293.92%
Black1660.85%
Hispanic6693.42%
Asian840.43%
Native American2551.3%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander160.08%

28906 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,04790.22%
Black391.72%
Hispanic1406.17%
Asian140.62%
Native American261.15%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander30.13%

28906 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,30610.46%
Bachelor Degree1,35210.83%
High School Diploma3,89731.2%
No High School Diploma2461.97%
GED or Alternate6865.49%
1 or More Years of College2,48919.93%
Associates Degree1,58012.65%
Masters Degree7365.89%
Professional Degree1421.14%
Doctorate Degree550.44%

28906 Geography

Coordinates35.11878204,-84.13359833
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 28906
RegionBlue Ridge Mountains Region
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area344 Square Miles

28906 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7a: 0F to 5F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateMay 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion66j - Broad Basins

28906 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)26283441505963625643352844
Avg Max Temp (°F)48536170778386868071615269
Avg Precip (In.)5.885.115.924.564.864.714.924.683.943.194.584.957.27

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