ZIP 25304 — Business Opportunities

Charleston, WV · Local economy intelligence

Population

8,785

Median income

$73,229

Median age

42.9

Households

3,480

Top business opportunities in 25304

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

1. Cafes & Coffee Shops 100/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Jewelry & Accessories 88/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Laundromats 82/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Fitness Centre 76/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Clothing & Apparel 76/100
~3.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Electronics 75/100
~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Bars & Nightlife 74/100
~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Childcare 72/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Veterinary 71/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Dental 54/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 25304.

Religious — 8 businesses
Fast Food — 7 businesses
Schools — 4 businesses
Park — 3 businesses
Parking — 3 businesses
Convenience Stores — 3 businesses
Gas Stations — 3 businesses
Government Services — 3 businesses
Restaurants — 2 businesses
Hospitals — 2 businesses
Banking & Finance — 2 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 2 businesses
Grave Yard — 1 businesses
Fire Station — 1 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	8,785
Households	3,480
Median household income	$73,229
Per capita income	$54,629
Median age	42.9
% bachelor's degree or higher	47.167%
% age 18–34	19.602%
% age 65+	13.819%
% renter-occupied	28.477%
Median home value	$207,100
Median gross rent	$919
Unemployment rate	6.326%

Nearby ZIPs in WV

25305 Charleston · 25306 Charleston · 25309 South Charleston · 25311 Charleston · 25108 Hewett · 25024 Bloomingrose

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