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Hampstead, NC
Census-designated place in Pender County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28443.
Population
9,292
Land area
20.2sq mi
People per sq mi
459
ZIP codes
1
Hampstead and its ZIP codes
Hampstead at a glance
- Hampstead is about 2.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 103rd among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $91,745, 27% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $402,100 (39% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,216 a month.
Local data for Hampstead, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hampstead, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,745
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$402,100
Median rent
$1,216/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
38.3%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,454), Irish Americans (1,168), Mexican Americans (843).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pender County. PPP loans are for Hampstead.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,002
16,071 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,586
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$503M
FY 2026, $8,354 per person
How people get to work
Hampstead, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hampstead, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
439
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,933
16.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 34°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hampstead, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Hampstead
1 in or overlapping Hampstead. Population shown
Cities near Hampstead
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Porters NeckCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 5.4 |
| BayshoreCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.4 |
| Topsail BeachTown | 6.5 mi | 4.4 |
| OgdenCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 4.5 |
| MurraysvilleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 8.6 |
| NorthchaseCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Kings GrantCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Blue Clay FarmsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| Castle HayneCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| Skippers CornerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7 |
| Wrightsville BeachTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Surf CityTown | 11 mi | 7.7 |
| Rocky PointCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.9 |
| WrightsboroCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 11.1 |
| HightsvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| WilmingtonCity | 14 mi | 51.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hampstead, NC in?
- Hampstead is in Pender County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Hampstead, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hampstead include 28443.
- What is the population of Hampstead, NC?
- About 9,292 people live in Hampstead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hampstead?
- Nearby places include Porters Neck (5 mi), Bayshore (6.2 mi), Topsail Beach (6.5 mi), Ogden (7.5 mi), Murraysville (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023