Hampstead

Census-designated place in Pender County, North Carolina

Aerial view of Hampstead, North Carolina
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Hampstead is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pender County, North Carolina, with 7,016 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Porters Neck, 4.9 miles S.

About Hampstead

Hampstead is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Pender County, North Carolina, United States. It is located between Wilmington and Jacksonville on U.S. Route 17 and includes an area sized just over 20 square miles.

As of the 2020 census, Hampstead had a population of 7,016.

Hampstead is part of the Wilmington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Hampstead

Median household income
$91,745
Median home value
$402,100
Median rent
$1,216/mo
Median age
35.8
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Hampstead, NC population

Hampstead had 7,016 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census7,016
Density347 per sq mi (134 per km²)

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

Hampstead at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyPender County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population7,016 (2020)
Land area20.24 sq mi (52.4 km²)
Water area0.14 sq mi (0.36 km²)
Coordinates34.3627° N, 77.7545° W
ZIP code28411
Census code (GEOID)3729180

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

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Frequently asked questions about Hampstead

What county is Hampstead in?

Hampstead is in Pender County, North Carolina.

What is the population of Hampstead, NC?

7,016 people lived in Hampstead at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Hampstead, NC?

The ZIP code of Hampstead is 28411.

What towns are near Hampstead?

Porters Neck (4.9 mi), Bayshore (5.8 mi), Topsail Beach (6.1 mi), Murraysville (7.0 mi), Ogden (7.2 mi).

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