Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy is a town in Cherokee County, North Carolina, with an estimated population of 1,657 in 2023. It sits at 35.0943, -84.0249 in the America/New_York time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | Murphy |
| Type | town |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Cherokee County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 1,657 |
| Land area | 2.57 sq mi (6.66 km²) |
| Coordinates | 35.0943, -84.0249 |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| ZIP codes | 28906 |
ZIP codes and area codes for Murphy
Murphy covers 1 ZIP code: 28906. Browse all ZIP codes in North Carolina for the full list.
Where is Murphy?
Murphy is located in North Carolina, in Cherokee County. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into any map service. The nearest indexed places are listed below, which is a useful check when two states share a place name.
Nearby places
Hayesville 20 km · NCAndrews 22 km · NCYoung Harris 24 km · GABlairsville 25 km · GAHiawassee 30 km · GAMorganton 32 km · GARobbinsville 32 km · NCDucktown 33 km · TN
Other places in Cherokee County
Frequently asked questions
What county is Murphy, NC in?
Murphy is in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Murphy, NC?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 1,657.
What time zone is Murphy in?
Murphy is in the America/New_York time zone.