Hamlet
City in Richmond County, North Carolina

Hamlet is a city in Richmond County, North Carolina, with 6,025 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 299 ft (91 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dobbins Heights, 1.6 miles NE.
- 6,025residents (2020 Census)
- 299 ftelevation · 91 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.6 km²
- 1,144 / sq mipopulation density
- 28345ZIP code
About Hamlet
Hamlet is a city in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 6,042 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Hamlet
- Median household income
- $41,590
- Median home value
- $112,600
- Median rent
- $640/mo
- Median age
- 39.5
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Hamlet had 6,025 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,025 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,144 per sq mi (442 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hamlet at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Richmond County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,025 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.27 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.8892° N, 79.7106° W |
| ZIP code | 28345 |
| Official website | hamletnc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3729160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hamlet
- Dobbins Heights1.6 mi NE
- East Rockingham3.4 mi NW
- Rockingham4.5 mi NW
- Cordova6.1 mi W
- Roberdel6.6 mi N
- Old Hundred8.1 mi SE
- Gibson10.7 mi SE
- Laurel Hill10.9 mi SE
- Ellerbe12.7 mi N
- Hoffman13.4 mi NE
- Wallace, SC13.6 mi SW
- Laurinburg15.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hamlet
What county is Hamlet in?
Hamlet is in Richmond County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Hamlet, NC?
6,025 people lived in Hamlet at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hamlet, NC?
The ZIP code of Hamlet is 28345.
What is the elevation of Hamlet?
299 feet (91 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hamlet?
Dobbins Heights (1.6 mi), East Rockingham (3.4 mi), Rockingham (4.5 mi), Cordova (6.1 mi), Roberdel (6.6 mi).
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