28443 ZIP Code — Hampstead, NC

Pender County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28443 is located in Hampstead, North Carolina, within Pender County. It covers approximately 145.81 square miles and serves a population of 25,655 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 910.

About ZIP code 28443

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $323,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,162. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 28443 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

25,655

population

145.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28443 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28443

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28443. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hampstead	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28445 Holly Ridge (8.2 mi) 28411 Wilmington (12.3 mi) 28457 Rocky Point (12.6 mi) 28454 Maple Hill (12.7 mi) 28429 Castle Hayne (14.7 mi) 28460 Sneads Ferry (14.9 mi) 28405 Wilmington (15.8 mi) 28480 Wrightsville Beach (16.9 mi) 28425 Burgaw (17.4 mi) 28403 Wilmington (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	25,655
Population density	176 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	145.81 sq mi
Water area	0.90 sq mi
Latitude	34.4414
Longitude	-77.6747
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	910

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.8%	40.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	35.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	19.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	8.6%	4.4%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

25,655

Population

176

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$86,162

Median household income

$41,298

Per capita income

$323,700

Median home value

$1,346

Median monthly rent

83.1%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

9,367

Housing units

38.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

670

Under 5

646

865

5–9

833

1,185

10–14

1,141

895

15–19

863

497

20–24

479

1,104

25–34

1,063

1,899

35–44

1,829

1,781

45–54

1,715

786

55–59

758

1,007

60–64

970

1,497

65–74

1,442

687

75–84

661

195

85+

187

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,471	25.2%
18 and over	19,184	74.8%
65 and over	4,669	18.2%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.8%

Two or more races 6.7%

Black or African American 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Other race 1.4%

Asian 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	21,935	81.8%
Two or more races	1,795	6.7%
Black or African American	1,210	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1,153	4.3%
Other race	370	1.4%
Asian	279	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	54	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.8%	40.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	35.1%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	19.7%	19.1%
Over $200k	8.6%	4.4%	6.0%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 11.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	23.9%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	11.5%
Median income	$86,162

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 36.7%

$500k–$1M 16.5%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$323,700
Median rent / month	$1,346
Owner occupied	83.1%
Renter occupied	16.9%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	71.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	19.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.4%
2010–2019	26.8%
2000–2009	27.1%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	6.1%
1960–1969	1.0%
1950–1959	0.5%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	15.3%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	23.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	91.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,819	61.7%
Cohabiting couple	462	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,236	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,909	20.3%
Households with children under 18	3,506	37.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,302	35.0%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.1%	14.7%
Married	62.2%	62.0%
Separated	2.5%	3.0%
Widowed	4.8%	8.2%
Divorced	8.4%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 21.7%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 25.5%

Graduate / professional 13.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	38.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	242	3.7%
Kindergarten	363	5.5%
Elementary school	3,302	50.2%
High school	1,532	23.3%
College / grad school	1,136	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Retail trade 13.1%

Professional & management 11.6%

Construction 9.7%

Public administration 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Other services 7.0%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.3%
Service	15.9%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.7%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	15.7%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 9.8%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 8.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.0%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,544	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	28.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.6%
Public insurance	32.3%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	24,339	94.9%
Spanish	137	0.6%
Other Indo-European	98	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	25	0.1%
Other languages	14	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	24,759	96.5%
Born in same state	24,442	95.3%
Born in different state	10,563	41.2%
Foreign born	317	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	896	3.5%
Not a US citizen	521	58.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4,067	15.9%
Italian	3,381	13.2%
Arab	1,536	6%
German	276	1.1%
Irish	247	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	225	0.9%
Norwegian	116	0.5%
Polish	111	0.4%
Dutch	28	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	97.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28443

What city is ZIP code 28443 in?

ZIP code 28443 is primarily assigned to Hampstead, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28443 in?

ZIP code 28443 falls within Pender County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28443 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 28443 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28443 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 28443 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 28443 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 28443 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28443?

The median home value in ZIP code 28443 is $323,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 28443 in?

ZIP code 28443 observes the EST timezone.