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Murphy town, NC
ZIP 28906 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Murphy town, NC (28906)
Median Income
$52,669
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+818
Wealth inflow
Population
19,712
Unemployment
4.0%
0.3pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 818 for ZIP 28906 (Murphy town, NC) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 28906 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 0.2%, median income rose 9.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 8.4%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,669 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| Establishments | 490 |
| Employees | 6,075 |