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Hampton, NH
Census-designated place in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. ZIP codes: 03842.
Population
10,101
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,855
ZIP codes
1
Hampton and its ZIP codes
Hampton at a glance
- Hampton is about 12 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 15th among 100 cities and towns in New Hampshire.
- The median household income is $97,163, close to the New Hampshire median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $545,300 (35% above New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,654 a month.
Local data for Hampton, NH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hampton, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,163
Poverty rate
4.0%
Median home value
$545,300
Median rent
$1,654/mo
Homeownership
74.5%
Bachelor's or higher
44.2%
Median age
51.2
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,937), Italian Americans (1,232), German Americans (1,156).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockingham County. PPP loans are for Hampton.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,187
157,506 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$100,216
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3B
FY 2026, $9,563 per person
PPP loans
$48.11M
652 loans, 6,363 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hampton, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home20.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hampton, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
1,103
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,047
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 16°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hampton, NH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
9.8%
U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
ZIP codes in Hampton
1 in or overlapping Hampton. Population shown
Cities near Hampton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton BeachCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.3 |
| Seabrook BeachCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| ExeterCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Salisbury, MACensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 5.9 |
| PortsmouthCity | 8.4 mi | 15.7 |
| Amesbury, MACity | 8.7 mi | 12.3 |
| NewfieldsCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Newburyport, MACity | 9.6 mi | 8.4 |
| NewmarketCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| Kittery, MECensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| Kittery Point, MECensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| South Eliot, MECensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.2 |
| DurhamCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| EppingCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.3 |
| Rowley, MACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| York Harbor, MECensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hampton, NH in?
- Hampton is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
- What ZIP codes are in Hampton, NH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hampton include 03842.
- What is the population of Hampton, NH?
- About 10,101 people live in Hampton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hampton?
- Nearby places include Hampton Beach (2.1 mi), Seabrook Beach (3.9 mi), Exeter (6.5 mi), Salisbury, MA (6.9 mi), Portsmouth (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023