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Murphys, CA
Census-designated place in Calaveras County, California. ZIP codes: 95247.
Population
1,951
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
360
ZIP codes
1
Murphys and its ZIP codes
Murphys at a glance
- Murphys is 43% denser than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,571, 26% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $525,700 (28% below California) and median rent is $1,523 a month.
Local data for Murphys, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Murphys, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,571
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$525,700
Median rent
$1,523/mo
Homeownership
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher
33.9%
Median age
64.6
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (358), German Americans (326), Mexican Americans (131).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calaveras County. PPP loans are for Murphys.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,085
10,140 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,051
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$407M
FY 2026, $8,982 per person
PPP loans
$7.69M
160 loans, 1,343 jobs reported
How people get to work
Murphys, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other16.0%
- Worked from home14.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Murphys, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
47
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
108
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 38°F
29.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Murphys, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.5%
U.S. 33.3% -5.8 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
ZIP codes in Murphys
1 in or overlapping Murphys. Population shown
Cities near Murphys
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas FlatCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.7 |
| VallecitoCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Forest MeadowsCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 4 |
| Sheep RanchCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Hathaway PinesCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Mountain RanchCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 3.9 |
| AveryCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.9 |
| AngelsCity | 6.9 mi | 3.6 |
| ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 6 |
| ArnoldCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 8.7 |
| TuttletownCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Cedar RidgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.8 |
| SonoraCity | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| Phoenix LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.1 |
| San AndreasCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 10 |
| JamestownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Murphys, CA in?
- Murphys is in Calaveras County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Murphys, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Murphys include 95247.
- What is the population of Murphys, CA?
- About 1,951 people live in Murphys, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Murphys?
- Nearby places include Douglas Flat (1.5 mi), Vallecito (3.7 mi), Forest Meadows (4 mi), Sheep Ranch (4.9 mi), Hathaway Pines (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023