| ZIP Code | 28443 |
|---|---|
| City | Hampstead |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Pender County |
| Area Code | 472/910 |
| Elevation | 50 ft |
| Latitude | 34.481214 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.692847 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37141 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 7.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.3% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 21% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 131 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,464 (19.7%) |
| Some College | 2,116 (12%) |
| Associates | 2,509 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,239 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,147 (40.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,392 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $356,500 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,372/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,276 |
| Vacant Units | 1,408 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,276 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,408 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 28443 is located in Hampstead, North Carolina, within Pender County. With a population of 27,203, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.5 years. Economically, 28443 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,392 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28443 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $356,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,372 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 28443 is primarily White (81.74%). Residents are well-educated — 53.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.9%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28443 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 28443 in Hampstead, NC is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,203 residents, a median household income of $89,392, and a median home value of $356,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.