Hampton Beach
Census-designated place in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Hampton Beach is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, with 2,598 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hampton, 2.1 miles NW.
- 2,598residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.3 km²
- 2,042 / sq mipopulation density
- 03842ZIP code
About Hampton Beach
Hampton Beach is a village district, census-designated place, and beach resort in the town of Hampton, New Hampshire, United States, along the Atlantic Ocean. Its population at the 2020 census was 2,598. Hampton Beach is in Rockingham County, approximately 15 miles (24 km) south of Portsmouth. The community is a popular tourist destination and the busiest beach community in New Hampshire. Ocean Boulevard, the main street along the beach, includes a boardwalk, many shops and businesses, several seasonal hotels, and the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, which hosts national acts in the summer. Hampton Beach State Park was named one of four "Superstar" beaches in the United States in 2011, for having had perfect water-quality testing results in each of the previous three years.
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Living in Hampton Beach
- Median household income
- $82,557
- Median home value
- $508,900
- Median rent
- $1,375/mo
- Median age
- 60.4
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Hampton Beach had 2,598 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,598 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,042 per sq mi (788 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hampton Beach at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Rockingham County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,598 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.27 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9140° N, 70.8118° W |
| ZIP code | 03842 |
| Official website | hamptonbeach.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3333140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hampton Beach
- Hampton2.1 mi NW
- Seabrook Beach2.4 mi S
- Seabrook3.4 mi SW
- Hampton Falls3.8 mi W
- North Hampton4.6 mi N
- Salisbury, MA5.0 mi S
- South Hampton7.7 mi W
- Kensington7.8 mi W
- Newburyport, MA8.0 mi SW
- Stratham8.4 mi NW
- Amesbury, MA8.5 mi SW
- Greenland8.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hampton Beach
What county is Hampton Beach in?
Hampton Beach is in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Hampton Beach, NH?
2,598 people lived in Hampton Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hampton Beach, NH?
The ZIP code of Hampton Beach is 03842.
What is the elevation of Hampton Beach?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hampton Beach?
Hampton (2.1 mi), Seabrook Beach (2.4 mi), Seabrook (3.4 mi), Hampton Falls (3.8 mi), North Hampton (4.6 mi).
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