| ZIP Code | 95247 |
|---|---|
| City | Murphys |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Calaveras County |
| Area Code | 209/350 |
| Elevation | 2,001 ft |
| Latitude | 38.136093 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.443942 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.8 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.10 |
| Below Poverty | 10.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 48.5% ▲ 25% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 592 (20%) |
| Some College | 441 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 484 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 320 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,117 (37.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,983 ≈ Avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $513,700 ▲ 84% above avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,950/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,604 |
| Vacant Units | 852 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,604 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 852 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
ZIP code 95247 is located in Murphys, California, within Calaveras County. With a population of 3,682, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.8 years. Economically, 95247 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,983 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 95247 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $513,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,950 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 95247 is primarily White (92.78%). Residents are well-educated — 48.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.5%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 95247 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 95247 in Murphys, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,682 residents, a median household income of $71,983, and a median home value of $513,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.