City of Hampton Medicare at a glance
| City of Hampton | Virginia | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 23,421 | 1,498,879 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 17.1% | 17.2% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 28,711 | 1,764,998 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 14,099 | 698,851 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 49.1% | 39.6% statewide |
Data: U.S. Census Bureau (2023 population estimates); CMS, September 2026. Medicare Advantage share is enrollees divided by people with Medicare.
Among Virginia’s 133 counties, City of Hampton comes in 14th for residents age 65 and up (23,421). Older adults make up 17.1% of the population here; the state figure is 17.2%. Another 9,343 residents are age 60 to 64 and will reach Medicare eligibility within about five years (see our turning 65 guide). By age, the 65-and-older group splits 61% ages 65 to 74, 30% ages 75 to 84 and 9% age 85 and up (Census 2023). Medicare Advantage enrollment in City of Hampton is 49.1% of people with Medicare, higher than the Virginia average of 39.6%. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in City of Hampton
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies City of Hampton as a metro county (counties in metro areas of 1 million population or more). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 28,505 Medicare beneficiaries in City of Hampton (2023). Their average age is 73, about the same as the Virginia average of 74. About 9% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, close to the state figure of 9%.
Among people in Original Medicare in City of Hampton, CMS reported about 642 emergency room visits and 196 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (589) and close to it for hospital stays (206). About 9% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Where you live decides which Medicare Advantage and Part D plans you can join, and City of Hampton may have a different set of plans than the counties around it. We are not based in City of Hampton; we help City of Hampton residents by phone or video call.
Hospitals located in City of Hampton
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lists this hospital in City of Hampton:
- Sentara Careplex Hospital — Hampton (acute care; nonprofit; emergency services; CMS overall rating 4 of 5)
Being located in the county is not the same as being in your plan’s network. Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own network, so we confirm that your hospital and your doctors are included before you choose. Ratings are CMS Care Compare overall hospital star ratings; they describe the hospital, not whether a plan covers it. Source: CMS Hospital General Information.
Where people live in City of Hampton
People in City of Hampton live in communities such as Hampton (137,098) (2023 population estimates, counting only the part of each community that lies inside the county).
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside City of Hampton include 23651, 23661, 23663, 23664, 23665, 23666, 23667, 23668, 23669, 23681. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about Medicare in City of Hampton?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- Medicare.gov: Medigap on how Medicare Supplement works.
- Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, Virginia’s own health insurance exchange, if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Virginia Bureau of Insurance: Virginia’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer City of Hampton residents
We work with many carriers, which lets us compare more than one option for City of Hampton households, including annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans, ACA health insurance, ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance and final expense insurance.
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City of Hampton compared with similar Virginia counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotsylvania County | 23,454 | 35.6% | 7% | Metro |
| James City County | 22,517 | 30.4% | 3% | Metro |
| Hanover County | 22,514 | 36.3% | 4% | Metro |
| Albemarle County | 24,602 | 22.4% | 5% | Metro |
| Roanoke County | 21,875 | 37.5% | 6% | Metro |
| City of Alexandria | 20,937 | 29.9% | 8% | Metro |
See every Virginia county in our Virginia directory or go to our Virginia Medicare hub.