Murphy
Town in Cherokee County, North Carolina
Murphy is a town in Cherokee County, North Carolina, with 1,608 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,604 ft (489 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marble, 8.0 miles NE.
- 1,608residents (2020 Census)
- 1,604 ftelevation · 489 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 626 / sq mipopulation density
- 28902ZIP code
About Murphy
Murphy is a town in and the county seat of Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States. It is situated at the confluence of the Hiwassee and Valley rivers. It is the westernmost county seat in the state of North Carolina, approximately 360 miles (580 km) from the state capital in Raleigh. The population of Murphy was 1,608 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Murphy
- Median household income
- $37,263
- Median home value
- $250,000
- Median rent
- $422/mo
- Median age
- 34.5
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Murphy had 1,608 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,608 |
|---|---|
| Density | 626 per sq mi (242 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Murphy at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,608 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.57 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0946° N, 84.0250° W |
| ZIP code | 28902 |
| Official website | townofmurphync.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3745660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Murphy
- Marble8.0 mi NE
- Hayesville12.2 mi E
- Andrews13.3 mi NE
- Young Harris, GA14.9 mi SE
- Blairsville, GA15.6 mi S
- Farner, TN17.1 mi W
- Hiawassee, GA18.8 mi SE
- Coker Creek, TN18.9 mi NW
- Mineral Bluff, GA19.0 mi SW
- Morganton, GA19.6 mi SW
- Robbinsville19.9 mi NE
- Lake Santeetlah20.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Murphy
What county is Murphy in?
Murphy is in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Murphy, NC?
1,608 people lived in Murphy at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Murphy, NC?
The ZIP code of Murphy is 28902.
What is the elevation of Murphy?
1,604 feet (489 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Murphy?
Marble (8.0 mi), Hayesville (12.2 mi), Andrews (13.3 mi), Young Harris (14.9 mi), Blairsville (15.6 mi).
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