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Zip Code 28906 — Murphy, NC

28906 is a ZIP Code associated with Murphy, NC, located within Cherokee. 28906 ranks #1 out of 3 ZIP codes in Cherokee County by population (and #196 out of 853 in NC). The area supports an estimated population of 20,526 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 23.8 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026

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Data MetricLocal Statistic
Postal / Zip Code28906
Primary CityMurphy
State / ProvinceNC
CountyCherokee
Total Population20,526
Median Household IncomeData Pending
Total Housing UnitsData Pending
Population Density23.8 people/sq mi
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

How 28906 Compares

MetricZIP 28906Cherokee CountyNC State Average
Population20,52629,134 (Total)10,730,463 (Total)
Average ZIP IncomeData PendingN/AN/A
Population Density23.8 /sq mi----
County Pop Rank#1 of 3----

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP CodeCityDistancePopulationMedian Income
Zip 28905Marble11.3 mi3,056N/A
Zip 28902Brasstown11.9 mi986N/A
Zip 28909Warne15.3 mi1,002N/A
Zip 28901Andrews19.4 mi5,552N/A
Zip 28771Robbinsville22.0 mi7,567N/A

Data Sources & Methodology: Geographic coordinates and ZIP Code assignments are derived from underlying geographic and postal datasets. Note that ZIP Codes are USPS postal delivery areas, while Census ZCTAs are statistical approximation areas. Read full methodology →