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ZIP 28443

Pop. 28,416·Pender County·38th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,990/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.5%
Month-over-Month
+5.1%
vs US Median
+$28
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ZIP 28443 · $1,990
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$2,170
4 BR+
$2,620
Research median
$1,560/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,880/yr
At $1,990/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyPender County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.5% YoY, +5.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28443 (Hampstead, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 39.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,416
Median income
$90,477
Median age
40.2
Renters
19.4%
Age distribution
25.8%
15.6%
27.7%
12.7%
18.2%
Under 1825.8%
18–3415.6%
35–5427.7%
55–6412.7%
65+18.2%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
84.4%
White84.4%
Black4.9%
Hispanic6%
Asian1.1%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
22.7%
32.7%
39.8%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma22.7%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+39.8%
Housing tenure
80.6%
19.4%
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28443 in Hampstead, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,742 → $90,477
up 12.1%
Population
24,427 → 28,416
up 16.3%
Renter share
18.8% → 19.4%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
39.7% → 39.8%
+0.1 pts
Median age
41.9 → 40.2
-1.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $80,742 in 2021 to $90,477 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 24,427 to 28,416 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.3% change.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 28443 covers Hampstead, NC. The median rent here is $1,990/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($90,477/yr), ZIP 28443 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28443?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28443 (Hampstead, NC) is $1,990. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28443 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28443's median rent of $1,990/mo is $28 (1%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 28443 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28443 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #38 out of 226 ZIPs tracked at $1,990/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28443?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,990/mo in ZIP 28443. The local median household income is $90,477/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28443?

Rent in ZIP 28443 has increased 16.5% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28443 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28443 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,990/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($90,477/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28443 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28443 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.4% of ZIP 28443 households are renters, while 80.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28443 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28443 compare to the rest of Hampstead?

ZIP 28443 is more affordable than Hampstead overall. At $1,990/mo, it's $5 below the Hampstead citywide median of $1,995/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28443 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28443 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,990/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 28443's median household income ($90,477/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28443 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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