ZIP 18705 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 18705

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

1. 1. Dancing School 100/100
   ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. 2. Toys & Games 100/100
   ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. 3. Driving School 100/100
   ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. 4. Prep School 88/100
   ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
5. 5. Playground 83/100
   ~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. 6. Information 83/100
   ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. 7. Police 83/100
   ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. 8. Motorcycle 83/100
   ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Bandstand 83/100
   ~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. 10. Cosmetics 83/100
    ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 18705.

• Restaurants — 44 businesses
• Other — 21 businesses
• Auto Repair — 20 businesses
• Bars & Nightlife — 20 businesses
• Fast Food — 18 businesses
• Clothing & Apparel — 18 businesses
• Religious — 13 businesses
• Hair Salons — 13 businesses
• Gas Stations — 12 businesses
• Auto Sales — 12 businesses
• Hotels & Lodging — 11 businesses
• Parking — 8 businesses
• Furniture & Home Decor — 8 businesses
• Park — 7 businesses
• Company — 7 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	15,387
Households	6,446
Median household income	$57,152
Per capita income	$29,344
Median age	38.8
% bachelor's degree or higher	21.712%
% age 18–34	20.316%
% age 65+	13.076%
% renter-occupied	31.085%
Median home value	$114,900
Median gross rent	$923
Unemployment rate	6.056%

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