Hampstead
Census-designated place in Pender County, North Carolina

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.
- 7,016residents (2020 Census)
- 20.2 sq miland area · 52.4 km²
- 347 / sq mipopulation density
- 28411ZIP code
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 had 7,016 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,016 |
|---|---|
| Density | 347 per sq mi (134 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hampstead at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Pender County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,016 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.24 sq mi (52.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km²) |
| Coordinates | 34.3627° N, 77.7545° W |
| ZIP code | 28411 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3729180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hampstead
- Porters Neck4.9 mi S
- Bayshore5.8 mi SW
- Topsail Beach6.1 mi E
- Murraysville7.0 mi SW
- Ogden7.2 mi S
- Northchase8.0 mi SW
- Castle Hayne8.8 mi W
- Blue Clay Farms9.0 mi SW
- Kings Grant9.0 mi SW
- Skippers Corner9.5 mi W
- Rocky Point9.6 mi NW
- Wrightsville Beach10.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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