ZIP 18706 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 18706

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
   ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. 2. Convenience Stores 81/100
   ~3.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. 3. Schools 73/100
   ~7.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. 4. Dancing School 73/100
   ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. 5. Toys & Games 73/100
   ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. 6. Driving School 73/100
   ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. 7. Music School 73/100
   ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. 8. Childcare 69/100
   ~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Prep School 64/100
   ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
10. 10. Medical & Healthcare 60/100
    ~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 18706.

• Restaurants — 14 businesses
• Bars & Nightlife — 11 businesses
• Auto Repair — 10 businesses
• Hair Salons — 10 businesses
• Religious — 9 businesses
• Park — 7 businesses
• Parking — 6 businesses
• Fire Station — 5 businesses
• Variety Store — 4 businesses
• Beauty & Nail Salons — 4 businesses
• Fast Food — 3 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 3 businesses
• Pitch — 3 businesses
• Other — 3 businesses
• Home Improvement — 3 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	16,224
Households	6,769
Median household income	$60,544
Per capita income	$31,522
Median age	39.3
% bachelor's degree or higher	17.517%
% age 18–34	20.211%
% age 65+	15.218%
% renter-occupied	28.974%
Median home value	$113,000
Median gross rent	$837
Unemployment rate	6.574%

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