Hamlet

City in Richmond County, North Carolina

Aerial view of Hamlet, North Carolina
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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.

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, NC population

Hamlet had 6,025 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,025
Density1,144 per sq mi (442 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Hamlet at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyRichmond County
TypeCity
Population6,025 (2020)
Land area5.27 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Water area0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²)
Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Coordinates34.8892° N, 79.7106° W
ZIP code28345
Official websitehamletnc.us
Census code (GEOID)3729160

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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