City

Hamlet, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Richmond County  ·  North Carolina

👥12,224Population
💰$38,472Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$95,700Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓22.0%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 64% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.5%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 33.9%Other: 0.9%Race
White57.5%
Hispanic3.9%
Black33.9%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty21.9% ▲ 119% above avg
College Grads22.0% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 64% above avg
No HS Diploma162 (2.4%)
HS Graduate2,491 (37.3%)
Some College1,220 (18.2%)
Associates1,344 (20.1%)
Bachelors831 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree637 (9.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College18.2%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.4%Renter: 38.6%Tenure
Owner61.4%
Renter38.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,472 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$95,700 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$652/mo
Total Housing Units5,590
Vacant Units931

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Hamlet, NC

Hamlet is a city in North Carolina, located in Richmond County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,224 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Hamlet is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,472 is below the national average. Approximately 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Hamlet is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $652 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hamlet is less-educated. 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (57.53%).

Hamlet, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Hamlet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28345 12,224 $38,472 $95,700 $652 8.0% 22.0% 61.4%