Zip Code

28906

City

Murphy, NC

Population & Migration

What is the forecasted population for Zip code 28906 Murphy, NC?

Population census 2020
19,665
Forecasted population 2025
19,800
0.7% vs. 2020
Forecasted population 2030
19,592
-0.4% vs. 2020

Zip code 28906 Murphy, NC population is forecasted to decrease 0.7% by 2025 (-4.0 points below the 4.7% national average).

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Housing and Affordability

With a forecasted population of 19,800 people for 2025 zip code 28906 Murphy, NC will generate a good demand for housing, which is expected to have an excess of -48 houses for 2030. Vacancy rate is 21.1 points above national US average.

Total homes available 2020
13,269
Estimated total home demand in 2030
13,220
Total homes balance inventory
-48

Average Household Income in zip code 28906 Murphy, NC
from Internal Revenue Service

Average household income in 2021
$57,626

Affordability

Affordability Index
4

Affordability indicates the ability of potential homebuyers to afford a home measured in number of years needed to pay a house. Example: Home Price 500,000 / Household Income 100,000 = 5 Years = Index 5

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Drinking water violations

How is the quality of drinking water in Zip code 28906 Murphy, NC?

County total number of drinking water violations

87

-64%

244

County total number of drinking water contaminations

41

+71%

24

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