28443 ZIP Code
Hampstead, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28443 |
| City/Town: | Hampstead |
| County: | Pender |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,655 |
| Median Household Income: | $86,162 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,997 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,956 |
| Median Home Value: | $323,700 |
| Land Area: | 145.8 sq miles
377.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.4812, -77.6928 |
Population Information (28443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,655 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,066 | 50.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,589 | 49.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,316 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,698 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,326 | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,758 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 976 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,167 | 8.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,728 | 14.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,496 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,544 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,977 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,939 | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,348 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 382 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $323,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,346 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,956 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,426 | 86.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,530 | 14.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,837 | 83.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,589 | 16.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,581 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 206 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 782 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,822 | 21.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,955 | 22.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,054 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,475 | 25.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,287 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28443 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $86,162 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $109,549 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $104,193 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,997 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,488 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,331 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 769 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,411 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,507 | 75.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,842 | 16.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 965 | 8.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,935 | 85.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,210 | 4.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 54 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 279 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 12 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 370 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,795 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,153 | 4.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 991 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 698 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 208 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 5 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 80 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28443 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 403 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 189 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 243 | 2.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 585 | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 977 | 10.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,581 | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,312 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,256 | 23.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 798 | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,082 | 11.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28443 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,773 | 77.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 830 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 109 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 59 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,824 | 16.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28443 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 236 | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,103 | 9.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 597 | 5.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 151 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,486 | 13.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 578 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 149 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 813 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,319 | 11.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,248 | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 890 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 788 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 973 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,396 | 91.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,246 | 75.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,106 | 31.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,728 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28443 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,079 | 75.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,326 | 35.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,044 | 32.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 401 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 118 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 446 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28443 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,829 | 71.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 194 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 67 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 35 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 174 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 158 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 373 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,114 | 19.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28443 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 268 | 2.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,934 | 26.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,969 | 27.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,347 | 21.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,409 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 671 | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 111 | 1.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 52 | 0.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 72 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 123 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28443 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 88 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 232 | 2.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,681 | 15.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,939 | 54.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,528 | 23.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 488 | 4.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28443 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 196 | 2.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 402 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,634 | 91.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 54 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 118 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28443 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 218 | 2.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,354 | 25.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,255 | 45.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,599 | 27.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28443 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 529 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 120 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 430 | 5.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 812 | 10.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,663 | 21.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,880 | 36.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,292 | 16.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 111 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28443 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,909 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $574 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,346 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.38 |
Households (28443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,426 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,819 | 61.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,484 | 26.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,236 | 13.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,909 | 20.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,506 | 37.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,302 | 35.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.71 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28443 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,029 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,217 | 22.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,235 | 62.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 481 | 4.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 847 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,513 | 15.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28443 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,575 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 242 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 363 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,302 | 50.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,532 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,136 | 17.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,796 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,544 | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,124 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,166 | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 325 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,527 | 48.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,314 | 41.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28443 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,547 | 84.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,704 | 14.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,060 | 28.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,516 | 67.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,127 | 30.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 128 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28443 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,759 | 96.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 317 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 896 | 282.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 896 | 282.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 896 | 282.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 253 | 79.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 183 | 57.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 273 | 86.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 21 | 6.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28443 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,339 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,026 | 94.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,313 | 5.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 898 | 3.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 282 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 133 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28443 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,426 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,168 | 97.3% | 89.4% |
Hampstead, NC28443