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Hampton Beach, NH
Census-designated place in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
Population
2,605
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,047
ZIP codes
0
Hampton Beach and its ZIP codes
Hampton Beach at a glance
- Hampton Beach is about 13 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $82,557 a year, 17% less than the New Hampshire figure of $99,031.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $508,900 (26% above New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,375 a month.
Local data for Hampton Beach, NH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hampton Beach, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,557
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$508,900
Median rent
$1,375/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
34.0%
Median age
60.4
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (876), Italian Americans (369), Polish Americans (266).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockingham County. PPP loans are for Hampton Beach.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Sep 2026, -1.1 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
How people get to work
Hampton Beach, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.2%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home26.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hampton Beach, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hampton Beach, NH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near Hampton Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Seabrook BeachCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1 |
| HamptonCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Salisbury, MACensus-designated place | 5 mi | 5.9 |
| Amesbury, MACity | 7.7 mi | 12.3 |
| ExeterCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Newburyport, MACity | 7.9 mi | 8.4 |
| PortsmouthCity | 10 mi | 15.7 |
| NewfieldsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| NewmarketCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| Kittery, MECensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| Kittery Point, MECensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| Rowley, MACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| South Eliot, MECensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.2 |
| Ipswich, MACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Haverhill, MACity | 17 mi | 33 |
| EppingCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hampton Beach, NH in?
- Hampton Beach is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
- What is the population of Hampton Beach, NH?
- About 2,605 people live in Hampton Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hampton Beach?
- Nearby places include Seabrook Beach (1.8 mi), Hampton (2.1 mi), Salisbury, MA (5 mi), Amesbury, MA (7.7 mi), Exeter (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023