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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HOA Property Management Information in Murphy, NC
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- 5 Signs It's Time to Fire Your Association Manager
- How To Select the Right HOA Management Company
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- How To Collect Delinquent HOA Dues and Fees
- Should Your HOA Invest Its Reserves?
- What Should You Expect from Your Management Company?
- Understanding Authority is Key to HOA Communication
Real Estate & Home Values in Murphy, NC
Average Home Value in 28906: $165,500
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
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
The Politics
- Congressional District: 11
- Congressional District Land Area: 6025.0
- Sr Senator: Richard Burr (R)
- Jr Senator: Kay R. Hagan (D)
- US House Representative: Mark Meadows (R)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 039
- State FIPS Code: 37
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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Sex Offender Information
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