The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28443 sells for about $529,900, or $214 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.1%), a market in balance. Homes take about 38.5 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,447 a month.
ZIP 28443 — Hampstead
The 28443 housing market shows signs of stabilization with a median sale price of approximately $530K. While year-over-year price growth has flattened, the area remains a popular destination for those commuting to Wilmington, supported by steady inventory levels.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with proximity to coastal amenities and the Wilmington employment core.
Median prices moved down 0.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.3% · poverty 7.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 28443, Pender County NC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Pender County School District, with schools like Topsail High and South Topsail Elementary generally regarded as key community anchors.
The area is subject to coastal weather risks, including hurricane and tropical storm exposure, which influences local property insurance premiums and building standards.
Hampstead is experiencing significant residential expansion as a bedroom community for the Wilmington metro area, supported by ongoing infrastructure improvements along the US-17 corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by Pender County at an effective rate of approximately 0.6%, with additional municipal levies depending on specific incorporation status within Hampstead or Surf City.
Residents primarily commute via US-17 toward Wilmington, which serves as the primary employment and commercial hub for the region.
The area features proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway and coastal beaches, with local access to golf courses and community parks.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand driven by the area's growth, with a significant portion of housing stock being owner-occupied.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the Wilmington metropolitan area, with a mix of service, retail, and professional sectors supporting the growing population.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with US-17 serving as the main arterial highway connecting the area to regional employment centers.
Development is focused on residential subdivisions and supporting commercial infrastructure along the US-17 corridor.
Parcels are subject to Pender County property tax assessments and are served by the Pender County School District.
Property insurance costs are influenced by coastal hazard exposure, requiring comprehensive coverage for wind and flood risks.
Data sourced from City-Data and local market reports.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Indochine Restaurant4.518.9 mi
- Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park4.419 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.117.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.415.6 mi
- Ten Pin Alley4.217.3 mi
- Surf City Ocean Pier, Inc.4.77.5 mi
- Topsail Aquarium4.77.5 mi
- Hampstead Kiwanis Park4.72.7 mi
- Soundside Park4.87.3 mi
- Poplar Grove Historic House & Museum4.69.4 mi
- Wrightsville Beach4.617.3 mi
- Poplar Grove Historic House & Museum4.69.4 mi
- Surf City Coffee4.87.5 mi
- Old McFaye's Farm4.715.1 mi
- Wrightsville Beach Museum of History4.516.7 mi
- Hampstead Kiwanis Park4.72.7 mi
- Soundside Park4.87.3 mi
- Abbey Nature Preserve4.59.4 mi
- Holly Shelter Game Land4.36.9 mi
- Surf City Parks & Recreation4.76.3 mi
- Carolina Yacht Club4.517.7 mi
- Wrightsville SUP - Kayak & SUP Rentals, Lessons, and more516.5 mi
- Seapath Yacht Club4.717.1 mi
- Marsh Creek at Scotts Hill Marina4.49.1 mi
- Harbour Village4.54 mi
- Castle Bay Links Golf Course4.22.7 mi
- Ironclad Golf4.13.1 mi
- Porters Neck Country Club4.610.9 mi
- Olde Point Country Club3.83.4 mi
- Publix Super Market at Arboretum at Surf City4.66.5 mi
- Harris Teeter4.54.2 mi
- Harris Teeter4.511.5 mi
- Lowes Foods of Hampstead4.43 mi
- Surf City Crab4.77.4 mi
- Wilmington International Airport4.317.7 mi
- Albert J Ellis Airport4.227.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A notable residential development serving as a benchmark for local property values.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.