Hampton New Hampshire Map

About Hampton, New Hampshire

Hampton is a locality in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,597. Hampton is located at 42.9376°N, 70.8389°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 3842.

Hampton unfolds as a coastal embrace, where the salty tang of the Atlantic air mingles with the scent of pine from the surrounding woods. It lies 10.0 miles south-south-west of Portsmouth, NH (from Portsmouth, NH: bearing 203°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-north-east of Newburyport. The land here, a low-lying expanse of sandy soil and marsh grass, slopes gently toward the sea, its character shaped by the constant ebb and flow of tides. Distant, hazy islands dot the horizon, and the sky overhead often stretches in vast, uninterrupted blue, punctuated by the occasional gull's cry or the distant drone of a fishing boat. The light at dusk, a soft, diffused glow, casts long shadows across the dunes and transforms the ordinary into something subtly magical, a quiet luminescence that settles over the landscape like a benediction. The history of Hampton is deeply entwined with the sea, its early prosperity forged through fishing and shipbuilding, a legacy still evident in the weathered clapboard of its older structures and the sturdy, pragmatic nature of its people. For generations, the economy here has been buoyed by the bounty of the ocean and the appeal of its long, sandy beaches, drawing summer visitors who contribute to the lively, transient hum of the warmer months. Beyond the bustling boardwalk and the arcades, quieter pockets of Hampton reveal a more enduring character, where the rhythm of life is set by the seasons and the enduring traditions of a community that has always looked to the water for its sustenance and its spirit.

About This Hampton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hampton, New Hampshire — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.93759, -70.838942. 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 Rockingham County.

Detailed location data for Hampton includes the ZIP code (03842), telephone area code (603), county seat of Rockingham County (Brentwood), and school district assignment (Hampton School District). 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.