Hamlet, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28345
Richmond County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,592
- 69/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $40,957
- Median income Below-median income area
- $97,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hamlet pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 69
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28345 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28345 (Hamlet, NC) rose +8.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.2 in 2023 to 232.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 28345 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hamlet, Richmond County, North Carolina, home to 12,592 residents across 183.6 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28345 reports a modest median household income of $40,957 (41% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,733. The poverty rate is 25.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $97,600 (62% below the average North Carolina ZIP), and median rent is $679; owner occupancy is 61.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Richmond County, so 28345 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 28345
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hamlet, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28345.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28345, Hamlet, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,592
Population
183.6
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28345?
37.8
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
2.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$40,957
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$23,733
Per Capita Income
25.3%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28345 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Hamlet, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$40,957 7th percentile higher than 7% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,590housing units
5,590
Total Housing Units
4,692
Occupied Units
898
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,600
Median Home Value
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$679
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.6%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 28345 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 159 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 172 |
| 2022 | +2.8% | 177 |
| 2023 | +21.1% | 214 |
| 2024 | +8.6% | 233 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 185 business establishments in ZIP 28345, employing approximately 3,291 people with a combined annual payroll of $168,585,000.
185
Businesses
3,291
Employees
$168.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 33 | 17.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 16.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 21 | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 2.2% |
| Utilities | 4 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28345 vs 28351 →
ZIP 28345 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28379
Rockingham (28379)
26,388 residents
- 28345
Hamlet (28345)
12,592 residents
- 28351 4,759
Laurel Hill (28351)
4,759 residents
- 28343 1,685
Gibson (28343)
1,685 residents
- 28363 1,202
Marston (28363)
1,202 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28345 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28345 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28363
Marston (28363)
$53,269 median income
- 28351
Laurel Hill (28351)
$50,156 median income
- 28379
Rockingham (28379)
$49,149 median income
- 28345
Hamlet (28345)
$40,957 median income
- 28343
Gibson (28343)
$29,306 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28345 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28345, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,592 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28345 in?
ZIP code 28345 (Hamlet) is located in Richmond County, North Carolina. Richmond County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richmond-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28345?
ZIP code 28345 in Hamlet, NC has a population of 12,592 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28345?
The median household income in ZIP 28345 is $40,957, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28345?
The median home value in ZIP 28345 is $97,600, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28345?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28345 is White at 59.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28345?
ZIP code 28345 has 185 business establishments employing approximately 3,291 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28345?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28345 are: Retail trade (33), Other services (except public administration) (31), Health care and social assistance (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28345?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28345 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28345?
In ZIP code 28345, 46.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28345?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28345 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28345?
In ZIP code 28345, approximately 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28345?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28345 is 25.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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