ZIP 18702 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 18702

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
   ~6.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. 2. Dancing School 54/100
   ~3.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. 3. Toys & Games 54/100
   ~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. 4. Driving School 54/100
   ~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. 5. Music School 54/100
   ~4.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. 6. Bars & Nightlife 53/100
   ~10.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. 7. Cafes & Coffee Shops 50/100
   ~6.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. 8. Prep School 46/100
   ~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
9. 9. Childcare 45/100
   ~4.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. 10. Stadium 41/100
    ~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 18702.

• Gas Stations — 4 businesses
• Park — 3 businesses
• Convenience Stores — 3 businesses
• Schools — 2 businesses
• Fire Station — 2 businesses
• Parking — 2 businesses
• Religious — 1 businesses
• Fast Food — 1 businesses
• Townhall — 1 businesses
• Hotels & Lodging — 1 businesses
• Nature Reserve — 1 businesses
• Grave Yard — 1 businesses
• Golf Course — 1 businesses
• Recycling — 1 businesses
• Summer Camp — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	42,768
Households	17,021
Median household income	$53,294
Per capita income	$29,308
Median age	38.2
% bachelor's degree or higher	22.497%
% age 18–34	20.925%
% age 65+	11.097%
% renter-occupied	36.997%
Median home value	$107,200
Median gross rent	$945
Unemployment rate	8.004%

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