Murphys
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California
Murphys is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Calaveras County, California, with 1,995 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,172 ft (662 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Douglas Flat, 1.6 miles S.
- 1,995residents (2020 Census)
- 2,172 ftelevation · 662 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.1 km²
- 368 / sq mipopulation density
- 95247ZIP code
About Murphys
Murphys, originally Murphys New Diggings then Murphy's Camp, is an unincorporated village located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains in Calaveras County, California, United States. The population was 1,995 at the 2020 census, down from 2,213 at the 2010 census.
A former gold mining settlement, the main street today is lined with over two dozen wine tasting rooms and surrounded by local vineyards. Nearby attractions include Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Bear Valley Ski Resort and historic Mercer Caverns. The world's largest crystalline gold leaf is displayed just south of town at Ironstone Vineyards. The town also hosts an annual Irish Day parade and street fair every March on Main Street, with some years seeing over 35,000 people in attendance.
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- Median household income
- $73,571
- Median home value
- $525,700
- Median rent
- $1,523/mo
- Median age
- 64.6
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Murphys had 1,995 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,995 |
|---|---|
| Density | 368 per sq mi (142 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Murphys at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Calaveras County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,995 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.42 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,172 ft (662 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1361° N, 120.4439° W |
| ZIP code | 95247 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0650034 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Murphys
- Douglas Flat1.6 mi S
- Forest Meadows3.5 mi NE
- Vallecito3.9 mi S
- Sheep Ranch5.0 mi N
- Hathaway Pines5.8 mi NE
- Avery6.3 mi NE
- Mountain Ranch7.1 mi NW
- Angels7.4 mi SW
- Columbia7.4 mi S
- Tuttletown8.7 mi S
- Arnold9.3 mi NE
- Cedar Ridge10.4 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Murphys
What county is Murphys in?
Murphys is in Calaveras County, California.
What is the population of Murphys, CA?
1,995 people lived in Murphys at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Murphys, CA?
The ZIP code of Murphys is 95247.
What is the elevation of Murphys?
2,172 feet (662 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Murphys?
Douglas Flat (1.6 mi), Forest Meadows (3.5 mi), Vallecito (3.9 mi), Sheep Ranch (5.0 mi), Hathaway Pines (5.8 mi).
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