Murphy, MO: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Murphy, MO is an unincorporated community or census-designated place located in Jefferson County in the state of Missouri. Our data estimates 7,961 residents, places it at 38.492°N, 90.486°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Murphy, MO?

What is the population of Murphy, MO?

Murphy has an estimated population of 7,961. That makes it the 113th largest of the 1,020 places we list in Missouri, and the 3rd largest of 22 places in Jefferson County. The typical place in Missouri has about 482 residents, so Murphy is roughly 16.5 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Missouri with a similar population include Oak Grove (8,258), Maplewood (8,092), Brentwood (7,966), Olivette (7,822), Forsyth (7,761). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Murphy differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Murphy?

Murphy has about 2,018 people per square mile (779 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Missouri, it is denser than about 90% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Murphy use?

Murphy uses 2 ZIP codes: 63026, 63049. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 6 are assigned to the central Midwest (Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Murphy in?

Murphy is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Vincennes, IN, about 161 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Murphy located in Missouri?

Murphy lies in the eastern part of Missouri, at 38.492° north latitude and 90.486° west longitude. The state capital, Jefferson City, is about 92 miles to the west. The closest listed place in another state is Columbia, IL, roughly 15 miles to the east, which shows how near Murphy is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is St. Louis, MO, 16 miles to the northeast.

Which cities are near Murphy, MO?

The closest listed place to Murphy is Valley Park, MO, 4.1 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 1 is in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Murphy in?

Murphy is in Jefferson County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 29099. The county contains 22 places in our data, 6 of which have their own page here and 16 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Arnold (21,091), Festus (12,036), De Soto (7,141), Pevely (5,978), Barnhart (5,948). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Murphy from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Murphy is closest to Chicago, IL at about 274 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,578 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Murphy?

Yes. Our data lists 4 other places named Murphy: Murphy, TX (20,500), Murphy, NC (1,657), Murphy, OK (79), Murphy, ID (63). When you search for Murphy, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Murphy in Jefferson County, Missouri.

Planning a move to Murphy?

If you are weighing Murphy, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.