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Hampton, MD
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21286.
Population
5,372
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
903
ZIP codes
1
Hampton and its ZIP codes
Hampton at a glance
- Hampton is 41% denser than Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $170,688 a year, 65% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $615,300 (47% above Maryland).
Local data for Hampton, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hampton, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$170,688
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$615,300
Homeownership
98.1%
Bachelor's or higher
74.9%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,609), Irish Americans (1,572), Italian Americans (795).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baltimore County. PPP loans are for Hampton.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,175
369,662 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,953
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8.49B
FY 2026, $9,937 per person
PPP loans
$95.38M
972 loans, 10,717 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hampton, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit2.8%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hampton, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
2,155
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,097
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hampton, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.8%
U.S. 33.3% -5.5 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
7.3%
U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.4%
U.S. 11.1% -6.7 pts
ZIP codes in Hampton
1 in or overlapping Hampton. Population shown
Cities near Hampton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TimoniumCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 5.7 |
| CarneyCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 7 |
| LuthervilleCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.1 |
| ParkvilleCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 4.3 |
| TowsonCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 14.2 |
| Mays ChapelCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 4.5 |
| CockeysvilleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 12 |
| Perry HallCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 6.9 |
| OverleaCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 3 |
| White MarshCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 5.3 |
| RossvilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 5.4 |
| RosedaleCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 6.9 |
| HoneygoCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 5.9 |
| PikesvilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 12.3 |
| KingsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 10 |
| Middle RiverCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 12.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hampton, MD in?
- Hampton is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Hampton, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hampton include 21286.
- What is the population of Hampton, MD?
- About 5,372 people live in Hampton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hampton?
- Nearby places include Timonium (2.1 mi), Carney (2.6 mi), Lutherville (2.8 mi), Parkville (2.9 mi), Towson (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023