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Murraysville, NC

Census-designated place in New Hanover County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28411.

Population

16,339

Land area

8.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,897

ZIP codes

1

Murraysville and its ZIP codes

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Murraysville at a glance

  • Murraysville is about 8.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 66th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
  • The median household income is $81,167, 12% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $320,700 (11% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,777 a month.

Local data for Murraysville, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Murraysville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$81,167

Poverty rate

4.5%

Median home value

$320,700

Median rent

$1,777/mo

Homeownership

77.3%

Bachelor's or higher

45.7%

Median age

38.7

Average commute

23.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,986), German Americans (2,025), Italian Americans (1,169).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Hanover County. PPP loans are for Murraysville.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,281

131,696 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$69,666

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.9B

FY 2026, $8,550 per person

New Hanover County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Murraysville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.1%
  • Carpooled5.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home13.8%

Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Murraysville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

672

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

12,808

14.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 36°F

60.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Murraysville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.5%

U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts

Diabetes

9.1%

U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts

Smoking

11.6%

U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.1%

U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts

ZIP codes in Murraysville

1 in or overlapping Murraysville. Population shown

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Cities near Murraysville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
NorthchaseCensus-designated place2 mi1.7
Kings GrantCensus-designated place2.1 mi4.5
BayshoreCensus-designated place2.2 mi2.4
Blue Clay FarmsCensus-designated place3.1 mi2.4
OgdenCensus-designated place3.2 mi4.5
Porters NeckCensus-designated place4.1 mi5.4
Skippers CornerCensus-designated place4.8 mi7
WrightsboroCensus-designated place4.9 mi11.1
HightsvilleCensus-designated place5.5 mi1.5
Castle HayneCensus-designated place6 mi4.8
Wrightsville BeachTown6 mi1.4
WilmingtonCity7.3 mi51.4
HampsteadCensus-designated place7.8 mi20.2
BelvilleTown10 mi1.7
NavassaTown11 mi13.3
Rocky PointCensus-designated place11 mi6.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Murraysville, NC in?
Murraysville is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Murraysville, NC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Murraysville include 28411.
What is the population of Murraysville, NC?
About 16,339 people live in Murraysville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Murraysville?
Nearby places include Northchase (2 mi), Kings Grant (2.1 mi), Bayshore (2.2 mi), Blue Clay Farms (3.1 mi), Ogden (3.2 mi).

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