Fairview and Murphy are on the way to gaining their very own ZIP codes, setting them apart from their fellow Collin County towns. Currently, the cities share codes with neighboring cities, which has led to confusion for residents and businesses alike. But that could soon change, giving these Collin County gems their own unique identity.
This shift is part of a federal bill (via WFAA) introduced last year, which aims to create new ZIP codes for 51 cities across the U.S. The bill passed through the House of Representatives in December 2024, but no action was taken by the Senate before the new Congress took office. If the legislation gets another chance to move forward and passes another bill, Fairview and Murphy could join the ranks of cities with their own distinct postal codes.
Why The ZIP Codes Could Change
Currently, Murphy shares the 75094 ZIP with Plano and Parker, while Fairview’s 75069 is also McKinney’s. But as both cities grow, their own identity is long overdue.
According to Fairview Assistant Town Manager Adam Wilbourn, several issues are common due to the shared ZIP. If another bill is pushed through, those issues would likely be resolved.
“It's meant to address some of the issues that have happened historically because of the shared zip code, which have caused problems for residents, and even the town, with mail and packages not arriving on time or not arriving at all," Wilbourn told Local Profile.
Both Fairview and Murphy have experienced impressive growth over the past decade. Fairview, which had a population of 7,297 in 2010, has seen a rise to 10,790 in 2024, growing by more than 3,400 residents. Similarly, Murphy has grown from 18,067 residents in 2010 to 20,920 in 2024, adding nearly 3,000 people to its community.
How This Will Impact Murphy And Fairview
If these cities get their own ZIP codes, it could also mean more money. Fairview Communications and Marketing Manager Karin Anderson explained to Local Profile that there have been ongoing issues with sales tax allocation. If Murphy and Fairview were assigned their own ZIP codes, the sales tax would be directed to the correct location, eliminating any confusion.
“It’s been misdirected to McKinney rather than Fairview,” Anderson said. “There have been just a couple of instances of that and concerns from residents continue that that might happen again in the future.”
What Happens Next
Since the bill expired before any action could be taken, it must go through the House again. Although nothing has been filed yet, Wilbourn believes the city will have another opportunity to secure its own ZIP code.
"We were hoping it was going to make it all the way through the last congressional session, and we're hoping that it does this congressional session,” Wilbourn said.
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