ZIP 18701 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 18701

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

1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
   ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. 2. Fitness Station 52/100
   ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. 3. Fire Station 33/100
   ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. 4. Mall 33/100
   ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. 5. Desserts & Ice Cream 33/100
   ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. 6. Bandstand 33/100
   ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. 7. Cosmetics 33/100
   ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. 8. Rental 33/100
   ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. 9. Motorcycle Repair 33/100
   ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. 10. Events Venue 33/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 18701.

• Restaurants — 41 businesses
• Other — 20 businesses
• Social Facility — 16 businesses
• Auto Repair — 14 businesses
• Bars & Nightlife — 13 businesses
• Hair Salons — 13 businesses
• Fast Food — 12 businesses
• Religious — 11 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 10 businesses
• Park — 9 businesses
• Government Services — 8 businesses
• Parking — 8 businesses
• Mobile Phone — 8 businesses
• Gas Stations — 7 businesses
• Insurance — 7 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	3,710
Households	1,069
Median household income	$30,821
Per capita income	$14,786
Median age	22.0
% bachelor's degree or higher	22.129%
% age 18–34	39.596%
% age 65+	12.938%
% renter-occupied	70.165%
Median home value	$223,100
Median gross rent	$763
Unemployment rate	5.947%

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