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Hampton city, VA
1 city or town and 10 ZIP codes in Hampton city, Virginia.
Population
137,557
Land area
51sq mi
People per sq mi
2,673
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Hampton city
Hampton city at a glance
- Hampton city is about 12 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 15th most populous of 133 counties in Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $69,621 a year, 25% less than the Virginia figure 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 city, VA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools45
- Colleges4
- Libraries4
- Banks12
- Post Offices8
- Parks29
- Grocery Stores35
- Restaurants377
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- National Cemeteries2
- Private Schools9
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places21
Housing and community stats
Hampton city, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,621
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$245,700
Prices +5.6% in a year
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).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$2.1B
FY 2026, $15,010 per person
PPP loans
$169M
2,954 loans, 21,779 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$418K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hampton city, 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 city, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
213
Most often 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 zone21 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hampton city, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hampton city
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hampton city, VA?
- Hampton is the largest city or town in Hampton city, with about 137,557 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hampton city?
- Hampton city includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 23651, 23661, 23663, 23664, 23665.
- What is the population of Hampton city, VA?
- About 137,557 people live in Hampton city, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hampton city?
- Hampton city borders Newport News city, York County, Poquoson city.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023