ZIP 26456 — Business Opportunities

West Union, WV · Local economy intelligence

Population

3,156

Median income

$58,875

Median age

52.6

Households

1,149

Top business opportunities in 26456

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

1. Gas Stations 100/100
~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Parking 95/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Auto Repair 94/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Auto Parts 94/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Auto Sales 94/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Fitness Centre 94/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Jewelry & Accessories 92/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Cafes & Coffee Shops 91/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Clothing & Apparel 91/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Restaurants 89/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 26456.

Religious — 6 businesses
Variety Store — 3 businesses
Grave Yard — 2 businesses
Government Services — 2 businesses
Fire Station — 1 businesses
Libraries — 1 businesses
Convenience Stores — 1 businesses
Banking & Finance — 1 businesses
Bars & Nightlife — 1 businesses
Legal Services — 1 businesses
Sports & Outdoors — 1 businesses
Florist — 1 businesses
Schools — 0 businesses
Restaurants — 0 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 0 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	3,156
Households	1,149
Median household income	$58,875
Per capita income	$34,871
Median age	52.6
% bachelor's degree or higher	15.364%
% age 18–34	18.156%
% age 65+	17.079%
% renter-occupied	6.574%
Median home value	$151,500
Median gross rent	$366
Unemployment rate	6.603%

Nearby ZIPs in WV

26568 Enterprise · 25986 Spring Dale · 25853 Helen · 25851 Harper · 25849 Glen White · 25848 Glen Rogers

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