Hamlet, North Carolina

Hamlet is a city in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 6,042 at the 2020 census.

Hamlet, North Carolina
Clockwise from top left: Bank of Hamlet, Main Street, mural of Hamlet native John Coltrane on Vance Street, Hamlet Depot.
Hamlet, North Carolina
Location within the state of North Carolina
Coordinates: 34°53′21″N 79°42′36″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyRichmond
Settled1869
IncorporatedFebruary 9, 1897
Area
  Total5.35 sq mi (13.87 km2)
  Land5.27 sq mi (13.64 km2)
  Water0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2)
Elevation
404 ft (123 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total6,025
  Density1,143.91/sq mi (441.65/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28345
Area codes910, 472
FIPS code37-29160
GNIS feature ID2403787
Websitewww.hamletnc.us
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