Hampstead, North Carolina
Hampstead is a community of 9,292 people in Pender County, North Carolina.
Why visit Hampstead
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 13 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Poplar Grove.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Hampstead
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hampstead
Hampstead is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Pender County, North Carolina, United States. It is located between Wilmington and Jacksonville on U.S. Route 17 and includes an area sized just over 20 square miles.
From the Wikipedia article Hampstead, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Poplar Grove
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
American plantation in North Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes13
Matter More Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.5 mi
15919 US 17, Hampstead
Mo-Fr 06:30-18:00; Sa 07:30-18:00
Bojangles'
Fast food · Chicken · 2.8 mi
15125 US 17 NC 210, Hampstead
Su 06:00-22:00; Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 3.1 mi
15489 Highway 17, Hampstead
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 3.1 mi
15441 Highway 17 North, Hampstead
Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00; Sa-Su 07:00-20:00
1 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship9
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter Day Saints · 2.2 mi
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 2.3 mi
107 Deerfield Drive, Hampstead
History
Hampstead, North Carolina, is a community with a rich history dating back to the early colonial period. Situated in Pender County, along the eastern coast of North Carolina, Hampstead has evolved from its early agricultural roots to become a thriving residential area with access to nearby beaches and recreational opportunities.
Hampstead was named after the 1740 plantation of John Mott, of Hempstead, Long Island. ref> Origin of the Mott Families of New Hanover County. New Hanover County Library.
The Belvidere Plantation House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
From the History section of Hampstead, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Hampstead
37 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 33°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 35°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 41°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 71°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 70°F | 7.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 64°F | 9.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 52°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 36°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wilmington 7 N (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pender County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-14: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Bayshore 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Murraysville 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Wilmington 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Burgaw 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Belville 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Myrtle Grove 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Leland 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Carolina Beach 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Boiling Spring Lakes 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Jacksonville 33 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- The House at Poplar Grove, BSLRed, CC BY-SA 3.0
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