Murphys, CA · standard
ZIP Code 95247
Calaveras County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,368
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,333
- Median income Near-median income area
- $537,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Murphys pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 95247 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 95247 (Murphys, CA) fell -4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 262.8 in 2023 to 250.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 95247 covers 107.9 square miles in Murphys, Calaveras County, California (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,368 residents on file, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 95247 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,333 (25% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,980. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $537,400 (30% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,730; owner occupancy is 81.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calaveras County, so 95247 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 95247
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Murphys, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 95247.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 95247, Murphys, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,368
Population
107.9
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 95247?
57.5
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
7.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$76,333
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$55,980
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 95247 ranks among California ZIPs
Murphys, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$76,333 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,622housing units
2,622
Total Housing Units
1,844
Occupied Units
778
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$537,400
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$1,730
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-4.7%
YoY Change (2024)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 95247 have decreased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 182 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 205 |
| 2022 | +23.9% | 254 |
| 2023 | +3.3% | 263 |
| 2024 | -4.7% | 250 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 142 business establishments in ZIP 95247, employing approximately 940 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,678,000.
142
Businesses
940
Employees
$36.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 16.2% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 16.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 16.2% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 95247 vs 95251 →
ZIP 95247 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95247
Murphys (95247)
4,368 residents
- 95310
Columbia (95310)
1,882 residents
- 95246 1,615
Mountain Ranch (95246)
1,615 residents
- 95251 767
Vallecito (95251)
767 residents
- 95233 436
Hathaway Pines (95233)
436 residents
- 95224 429
Avery (95224)
429 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 95247 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 95247 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 95251
Vallecito (95251)
$127,775 median income
- 95246
Mountain Ranch (95246)
$98,269 median income
- 95247
Murphys (95247)
$76,333 median income
- 95310
Columbia (95310)
$54,697 median income
- 95233 $50,972
Hathaway Pines (95233)
$50,972 median income
- 95224 $46,815
Avery (95224)
$46,815 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 95247 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 95247, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,368 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 95247 in?
ZIP code 95247 (Murphys) is located in Calaveras County, California. Calaveras County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calaveras-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 95247?
ZIP code 95247 in Murphys, CA has a population of 4,368 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 95247?
The median household income in ZIP 95247 is $76,333, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 95247?
The median home value in ZIP 95247 is $537,400, which is 93% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 95247?
The largest racial group in ZIP 95247 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 95247?
ZIP code 95247 has 142 business establishments employing approximately 940 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 95247?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 95247 are: Construction (23), Retail trade (23), Accommodation and food services (23). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 95247?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 95247 decreased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 95247?
In ZIP code 95247, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 95247?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 95247 is 21.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 95247?
In ZIP code 95247, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 95247?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 95247 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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