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Hampton, VA

City in Hampton city, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23605, 23651, 23661, 23663, 23664, 23665 and more.

Population

137,557

Land area

51.5sq mi

People per sq mi

2,673

ZIP codes

11

Hampton and its ZIP codes

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Hampton at a glance

  • Hampton is about 12 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 8th among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
  • The median household income is $69,621, 25% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $245,700 (36% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,427 a month.

Local data for Hampton, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hampton, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$69,621

Poverty rate

12.7%

Median home value

$245,700

Median rent

$1,427/mo

Homeownership

56.9%

Bachelor's or higher

28.5%

Median age

36.8

Average commute

22.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,955), Irish Americans (7,778), Italian Americans (4,064).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hampton city. PPP loans are for Hampton.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,520

50,813 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,848

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.06B

FY 2026, $15,010 per person

PPP loans

$169M

2,954 loans, 21,779 jobs reported

Hampton city economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Hampton, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.7%
  • Carpooled8.7%
  • Public transit1.2%
  • Walked1.8%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
  • Worked from home10.4%

Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hampton, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

213

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

8,195

17.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 32°F

47.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone20 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hampton, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.1%

U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts

Diabetes

15.0%

U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts

Smoking

14.3%

U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.5%

U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts

ZIP codes in Hampton

11 in or overlapping Hampton. Population shown

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Cities near Hampton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Bethel ManorCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.5
PoquosonCity5.5 mi15.4
Newport NewsCity7.3 mi69
CarrolltonCensus-designated place12 mi6.5
NorfolkCity13 mi53.3
PortsmouthCity14 mi33.3
Benns ChurchCensus-designated place14 mi4.1
YorktownCensus-designated place15 mi0.6
SmithfieldTown15 mi9.7
RushmereCensus-designated place17 mi9.8
Gloucester PointCensus-designated place18 mi9.4
WilliamsburgCity24 mi8.9
Cape CharlesTown24 mi3.6
ChesapeakeCity24 mi338.5
ScotlandCensus-designated place25 mi0.9
Gloucester CourthouseCensus-designated place26 mi7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hampton, VA in?
Hampton is in Hampton city, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Hampton, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Hampton include 23605, 23651, 23661, 23663, 23664, 23665, 23666, 23667, 23668, 23669, 23681.
What is the population of Hampton, VA?
About 137,557 people live in Hampton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hampton?
Nearby places include Bethel Manor (4.5 mi), Poquoson (5.5 mi), Newport News (7.3 mi), Carrollton (12 mi), Norfolk (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023