City

Murphys, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Calaveras County  ·  California

👥3,682Population
💰$71,983Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂55.8Median Age
🏠$513,700Median Home Value▲ 84% above avg
🎓48.5%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 4.4%Other: 2.9%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic4.4%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
3%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads48.5% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.3%)
HS Graduate592 (20%)
Some College441 (14.9%)
Associates484 (16.3%)
Bachelors320 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree1,117 (37.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 20%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 37.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad20.0%
Some College14.9%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate37.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
52%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,983 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$513,700 ▲ 84% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,950/mo
Total Housing Units2,604
Vacant Units852

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
52%
About Murphys, CA

Murphys is a city in California, located in Calaveras County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,682 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.8 years.

Economically, Murphys is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,983 is near the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Murphys is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $513,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,950 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Murphys is well-educated. 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.78%).

Murphys, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Murphys
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
95247 3,682 $71,983 $513,700 $1,950 4.2% 48.5% 77.2%