Hampstead CDP, NC

ZIP 28443 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Hampstead CDP, NC (28443)

Median Income

$89,392

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,129

Wealth inflow

Population

27,203

Unemployment

6.1%

2.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,129 for ZIP 28443 (Hampstead CDP, NC) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.1%+65% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.2%-32% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.8%-50% vs US avg

730

Establishments

4,865

Employees

~7 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.7%
Construction10.1%
Manufacturing6.5%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Retail trade14.7%
Transportation, utilities5.0%
Information1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.2%
Professional, scientific, management10.6%
Education, health care, social21.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.8%
Other services6.4%
Public administration6.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 28443 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 9.8%, median income rose 5.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 18.1%.

Median Income

$89,392

+19% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate