ZIP 05843 — Business Opportunities

Hardwick, VT · Local economy intelligence

Population

2,414

Median income

$59,286

Median age

48.7

Households

1,088

Top business opportunities in 05843

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in Hardwick, VT, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

1. Convenience Stores 100/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Parking 96/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Bicycle Parking 96/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Bars & Nightlife 92/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Auto Parts 87/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Hospitals 85/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Medical & Healthcare 84/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Nature Reserve 80/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Public Bookcase 80/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Caravan Site 80/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 05843.

Restaurants — 6 businesses
Religious — 3 businesses
Gas Stations — 3 businesses
Schools — 3 businesses
Grave Yard — 2 businesses
Auto Sales — 2 businesses
Banking & Finance — 2 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 2 businesses
Auto Repair — 2 businesses
Fast Food — 2 businesses
Gifts & Specialty — 2 businesses
Doityourself — 2 businesses
Estate Agent — 1 businesses
Community Centre — 1 businesses
Fire Station — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	2,414
Households	1,088
Median household income	$59,286
Per capita income	$34,120
Median age	48.7
% bachelor's degree or higher	21.515%
% age 18–34	18.766%
% age 65+	18.766%
% renter-occupied	23.239%
Median home value	$160,700
Median gross rent	$816
Unemployment rate	3.793%

Nearby ZIPs in VT

05481 Saint Albans Bay · 05478 Saint Albans · 05477 Richmond · 05476 Richford · 05474 North Hero · 05471 Montgomery Center

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