Hampton
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland

Hampton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Baltimore County, Maryland, with 5,180 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 338 ft (103 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Timonium, 2.1 miles NW.
- 5,180residents (2020 Census)
- 338 ftelevation · 103 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.4 km²
- 870 / sq mipopulation density
- 21286ZIP code
About Hampton
Hampton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 5,052 at the 2010 census. Hampton is often considered a subdivision of the nearby community of Towson and is located just north of Baltimore, about twenty minutes from downtown. Hampton contains residences situated on lots up to several acres in a park-like setting (current zoning limits density to not more than two residential units per acre). The community is anchored by its principal landmark, the Hampton National Historic Site. The Towson United Methodist Church is located in Hampton, flanked on the south by I-695 and Goucher College.
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Living in Hampton
- Median household income
- $170,688
- Median home value
- $615,300
- Median age
- 47
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Hampton had 5,180 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,180 |
|---|---|
| Density | 870 per sq mi (336 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hampton at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Baltimore County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,180 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.95 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.40 sq mi (1.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4310° N, 76.5659° W |
| ZIP code | 21286 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2436512 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hampton
- Timonium2.1 mi NW
- Lutherville2.8 mi W
- Carney2.9 mi SE
- Parkville3.4 mi S
- Towson3.8 mi SW
- Cockeysville4.7 mi NW
- Perry Hall5.0 mi E
- Mays Chapel5.0 mi W
- Overlea5.3 mi SE
- White Marsh6.8 mi SE
- Rossville7.0 mi SE
- Kingsville7.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Hampton
What county is Hampton in?
Hampton is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the population of Hampton, MD?
5,180 people lived in Hampton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hampton, MD?
The ZIP code of Hampton is 21286.
What is the elevation of Hampton?
338 feet (103 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hampton?
Timonium (2.1 mi), Lutherville (2.8 mi), Carney (2.9 mi), Parkville (3.4 mi), Towson (3.8 mi).
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