City

Murphy, ID

1 ZIP code  ·  Owyhee County  ·  Idaho

👥550Population
💰$44,375Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂53.3Median Age
🏠$308,300Median Home Value▲ 11% above avg
🎓18.3%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.1% Female 40.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.3%Hispanic: 15.3%Other: 4.4%Race
White79.3%
Hispanic15.3%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
15%
45–64
37%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads18.3% ▼ 53% below avg
HS Graduate110 (30.5%)
Some College54 (15%)
Associates131 (36.3%)
Bachelors10 (2.8%)
Graduate Degree56 (15.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 15%Associates: 36.3%Bachelors: 2.8%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
HS Grad30.5%
Some College15.0%
Associates36.3%
Bachelors2.8%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,375 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$308,300 ▲ 11% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units313
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
3%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
56%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
63%
About Murphy, ID

Murphy is a city in Idaho, located in Owyhee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 550 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.3 years.

Economically, Murphy is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,375 is below the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Murphy is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $308,300, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Murphy is less-educated. 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.27%).

Murphy, ID offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Idaho.

ZIP Codes in Murphy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
83650 550 $44,375 $308,300 0.0% 18.3% 82.2%