City

Hampstead, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Pender County  ·  North Carolina

👥27,203Population
💰$89,392Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$356,500Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓53.3%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.7%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 5.5%Asian: 1.1%Other: 5.7%Race
White81.7%
Hispanic5.3%
Black5.5%
Asian1.1%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads53.3% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma131 (0.7%)
HS Graduate3,464 (19.7%)
Some College2,116 (12%)
Associates2,509 (14.3%)
Bachelors2,239 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree7,147 (40.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 19.7%Some College: 12%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 40.6%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad19.7%
Some College12.0%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate40.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,392 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$356,500 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,372/mo
Total Housing Units11,276
Vacant Units1,408

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
68%
About Hampstead, NC

Hampstead is a city in North Carolina, located in Pender County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,203 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Hampstead is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,392 is above the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hampstead is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $356,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,372 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hampstead is well-educated. 53.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.74%).

Hampstead, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Hampstead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28443 27,203 $89,392 $356,500 $1,372 5.9% 53.3% 81.2%