Hampton
City in Hampton city, Virginia
Hampton is a city in Hampton city, Virginia, with 137,148 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Poquoson, 5.6 miles N.
- 137,148residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 51.5 sq miland area · 133.3 km²
- 2,665 / sq mipopulation density
- 23664main ZIP code (8 in total)
About Hampton
Hampton is an independent city in Virginia, United States. The population was 137,148 at the 2020 census, making it the seventh-most populous city in Virginia. Hampton is included in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area (sometimes called "Tidewater"), which has more than 1.8 million inhabitants and is the 37th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S.
Hampton traces its origins to Old Point Comfort, the site of Fort Monroe, named by English explorers led by Christopher Newport in 1607 during the founding of Jamestown. Following the American Civil War, Hampton University was established on the opposite bank of the Hampton River to educate newly freed African Americans and local Native Americans. In the 20th century, the city became home to Langley Air Force Base, NASA's Langley Research Center, and the Virginia Air and Space Science Center.
Since consolidation by a mutual agreement in 1952, Hampton has included the former Elizabeth City County and the incorporated town of Phoebus. The city features a wide array of business and industrial enterprises, retail and residential areas, historical sites, and other points of interest, such as a NASCAR short track, the oldest Anglican parish in the Americas (1610), and a moated, six-sided, historical bastion fort. Hampton is also known for its extensive waterfront and beaches.
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Living in Hampton
- Median household income
- $69,621
- Median home value
- $245,700
- Median rent
- $1,427/mo
- Median age
- 36.8
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Hampton had 137,148 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 137,148 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,665 per sq mi (1,029 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hampton at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Hampton city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 137,148 (2020) |
| Land area | 51.46 sq mi (133.3 km²) |
| Water area | 84.81 sq mi (219.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0480° N, 76.2973° W |
| ZIP codes | 23664, 23651, 23661, 23663, 23665, 23667, 23668, 23669 |
| Official website | hampton.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5135000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hampton
- Poquoson5.6 mi N
- Bethel Manor7.8 mi NW
- Norfolk9.1 mi S
- Newport News12.5 mi W
- Portsmouth13.2 mi S
- Carrollton14.4 mi SW
- Benns Church17.6 mi SW
- Yorktown17.7 mi NW
- Smithfield18.2 mi W
- Gloucester Point19.0 mi NW
- Rushmere20.7 mi W
- Cape Charles21.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hampton
What county is Hampton in?
Hampton is in Hampton city, Virginia.
What is the population of Hampton, VA?
137,148 people lived in Hampton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hampton, VA?
The main ZIP code is 23664. Other ZIP codes: 23651, 23661, 23663, 23665, 23667, 23668, 23669.
What is the elevation of Hampton?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hampton?
Poquoson (5.6 mi), Bethel Manor (7.8 mi), Norfolk (9.1 mi), Newport News (12.5 mi), Portsmouth (13.2 mi).
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