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Murphy, MO

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63026.

Population

8,285

Land area

3.9sq mi

People per sq mi

2,144

ZIP codes

1

Murphy and its ZIP codes

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Murphy at a glance

  • Murphy is about 24 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
  • It is the 105th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
  • The median household income is $72,233, close to the Missouri median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,700 (20% below Missouri) and median rent is $1,056 a month.

Local data for Murphy, MO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Murphy, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$72,233

Poverty rate

10.2%

Median home value

$184,700

Median rent

$1,056/mo

Homeownership

80.4%

Bachelor's or higher

22.4%

Median age

39.2

Average commute

25.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,559), Irish Americans (974), French Americans (683).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Murphy.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,302

49,584 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,907

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.4B

FY 2026, $6,386 per person

PPP loans

$249M

1,375 loans, 22,333 jobs reported

Jefferson County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Murphy, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.1%
  • Carpooled13.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home13.2%

Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Murphy, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

664

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

591

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 22°F

42.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Murphy, MO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.2%

U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts

Diabetes

12.0%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

17.6%

U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.9%

U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts

ZIP codes in Murphy

1 in or overlapping Murphy. Population shown

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Cities near Murphy

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ParkdaleVillage2.3 mi0.1
FentonCity3.2 mi6.3
High RidgeCensus-designated place3.5 mi3.8
Peaceful VillageVillage3.5 mi0.2
Valley ParkCity4.1 mi4.5
Sunset HillsCity5.2 mi9
Twin OaksVillage5.2 mi0.3
Byrnes MillCity6.2 mi5.1
SappingtonCensus-designated place6.7 mi2.4
ManchesterCity6.7 mi5
KirkwoodCity7 mi9.2
WinchesterCity7.1 mi0.2
ConcordCensus-designated place7.4 mi5.5
Des PeresCity7.4 mi4.3
CrestwoodCity7.6 mi3.6
BallwinCity7.6 mi9.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Murphy, MO in?
Murphy is in Jefferson County, Missouri.
What ZIP codes are in Murphy, MO?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Murphy include 63026.
What is the population of Murphy, MO?
About 8,285 people live in Murphy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Murphy?
Nearby places include Parkdale (2.3 mi), Fenton (3.2 mi), High Ridge (3.5 mi), Peaceful Village (3.5 mi), Valley Park (4.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023