Hampton Maryland Map

About Hampton, Maryland

Hampton is a locality in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,372. The population density is 333.4 people per km². Hampton is located at 39.4229°N, 76.5847°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21286.

Hampton, a place where the land gently slopes toward the Chesapeake Bay, unfolds with a character shaped by both the persistent rhythm of the tides and the sturdy resilience of its people. It lies 1.7 miles north-north-east of Towson, MD (from Towson, MD: bearing 32°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north of Baltimore. Rolling fields, once a verdant expanse of agricultural bounty, now give way in places to the more deliberate sprawl of suburban life, yet the underlying quietude of the countryside still holds sway. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a soft, humid warmth, a promise of summer evenings that linger long after the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of muted peach and lavender. Ancient oak trees, their branches gnarled like the hands of old farmers, offer shade and a silent witness to the passage of seasons, their leaves rustling with secrets whispered by the breeze. The history of Hampton is deeply intertwined with the maritime heritage of the region, its economy historically tethered to the bounty of the bay and the bustling activity of its ports. For generations, fishing fleets have sailed from its shores, their nets casting a silver filigree across the water, a livelihood that has sustained families and shaped the very soul of Hampton. While industrial shifts have brought new ventures, the echoes of its past are palpable in the weathered clapboard buildings and the enduring connection to the sea. The local culture retains a certain unhurried grace, a reflection of a community that values neighborly bonds and the simple pleasures, a place where the scent of salt and pine needles often mingles in the air.

About This Hampton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hampton, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hampton and Baltimore County.

Detailed location data for Hampton includes the ZIP code (21673), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Baltimore County (Towson), and school district assignment (Baltimore County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hampton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.