Hampstead, NC 28443 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Hampstead, NC—28443

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$492,000

0.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$89,400

39.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

4.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.9%

Median Rent

$2,400

0.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,300

37.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,400

7.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,390

3.1% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Hampstead, NC

As of May '26, the median home price in Hampstead, NC is $492,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.6%. This indicates that home prices in Hampstead, NC are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.9%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$492,000	-0.6%
Single Family	$496,000	-0.4%
Condos	$226,000	-2.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Hampstead, NC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Hampstead, NC is $2,370, with a year-over-year rent change of 0.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Hampstead, NC is studios: $1,180, 1-bedrooms: $1,370, 2-bedrooms: $1,500, 3-bedrooms: $2,350, 4-bedrooms: $2,800. The most common rental property sizes in Hampstead, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 36.3% and 36.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,400	$2,370
Studio Rent	$1,180	$1,180
1 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,370
2 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,500
3 Bed Rent	$2,390	$2,350
4 Bed Rent	$2,800	$2,800

Loading chart...

% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.8%

1 Bedroom

11.6%

2 Bedrooms

36.3%

3 Bedrooms

36.2%

4 Bedrooms

9.3%

5+ Bedrooms

1.7%

Property Listings — Hampstead, NC

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Hampstead, NC is 44. This is a decrease of -4.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 23.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$585,000	-1.0%
Listing Count	371	11.0%
Listings as % of Homes	2.2%	11.0%
Days on Market	44	-4.0%

Loading chart...

Demographics — Hampstead, NC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hampstead, NC has a population of 27,200, which has increased by 22.9% over the past 5 years. Hampstead, NC is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.2% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 39.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 17.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	27,200	22.9%
% Under 18	25.2%	5.9%
% Seniors	18.3%	-9.0%
% WFH	17.4%	114.8%
% w/ College Degree	39.6%	5.9%

Loading chart...

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hampstead, NC is a predominantly white area, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 10.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Hampstead, NC is black, making up 5.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.0% of the population in Hampstead, NC, and this percentage has increased by 33.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	81.7%	-10.6%
% Black	5.5%	139.1%
% Hispanic	5.3%	130.4%
% Asian	1.1%	37.5%
% Foreign Born	4.0%	33.3%

Loading chart...

Mortgage and Risk — Hampstead, NC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 1277 mortgage originations in Hampstead, NC, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 63.0%, with 27.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Hampstead, NC. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	1,277
% Conventional Loans	75.0%
% Government Loans	25.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	4.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	6.0%

Loading chart...

Rentals and Section 8 — Hampstead, NC

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Hampstead, NC under the Section 8 program is 0.5%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Hampstead, NC, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	9
Total Units Section 8	9
% Rentals under Section 8	0.5%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$20	$1,300	$1,320
2 Bedroom	$60	$1,400	$1,460
3 Bedroom	-$340	$2,390	$2,050
4 Bedroom	-$350	$2,800	$2,450

Hampstead, NC—28443

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Hampstead, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Hampstead, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Hampstead, NC

Demographics — Hampstead, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Hampstead, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Hampstead, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Hampstead, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Hampstead, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Holly Ridge, NC

Rocky Point, NC

Wilmington, NC

Maple Hill, NC

Burgaw, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.2
Median Home Price	$492,000
Median Household Income	$89,400

Hampstead, NC—28443

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Hampstead, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Hampstead, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Hampstead, NC

Demographics — Hampstead, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Hampstead, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Hampstead, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Hampstead, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Hampstead, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Holly Ridge, NC

Rocky Point, NC

Wilmington, NC

Maple Hill, NC

Burgaw, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average home price in Hampstead, NC 28443?

How have home prices in Hampstead, NC 28443 changed over the past year?

What is the home price projection for Hampstead, NC 28443?

What are the demographics of Hampstead, NC 28443?

How long does it take homes to sell in Hampstead, NC 28443?

What is the average rent price in Hampstead, NC 28443?