ZIP 24986 — Business Opportunities

White Sulphur Springs, WV · Local economy intelligence

Population

4,987

Median income

$42,312

Median age

43.9

Households

2,183

Top business opportunities in 24986

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

1. Cafes & Coffee Shops 100/100
~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Auto Repair 99/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Auto Parts 99/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Auto Sales 99/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Medical & Healthcare 97/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Hospitals 90/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Pharmacies 86/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Laundromats 85/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Grave Yard 83/100
~3.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Fire Station 83/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 24986.

Religious — 5 businesses
Park — 4 businesses
Golf Course — 4 businesses
Gas Stations — 3 businesses
Parking — 2 businesses
Convenience Stores — 2 businesses
Fast Food — 2 businesses
Schools — 1 businesses
Restaurants — 1 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 1 businesses
Libraries — 1 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 1 businesses
Attraction — 1 businesses
Grave Yard — 0 businesses
Fire Station — 0 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	4,987
Households	2,183
Median household income	$42,312
Per capita income	$23,963
Median age	43.9
% bachelor's degree or higher	18.638%
% age 18–34	16.242%
% age 65+	20.313%
% renter-occupied	16.932%
Median home value	$122,600
Median gross rent	$759
Unemployment rate	5.634%

Nearby ZIPs in WV

25005 Amma · 24966 Renick · 25007 Arnett · 25008 Artie · 25009 Ashford · 25011 Bancroft

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