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ZIP 27278 — Business Opportunities

Hillsborough, NC · Local economy intelligence
Population
28,048
Median income
$94,525
Median age
47.0
Households
11,468

Top business opportunities in 27278

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

  1. 1. Furniture & Home Decor 100/100
    ~3.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Electronics Repair 95/100
    ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  3. 3. Electronics 92/100
    ~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  4. 4. Veterinary 88/100
    ~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Clothing & Apparel 72/100
    ~4.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Pharmacies 70/100
    ~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Grocery 62/100
    ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Childcare 59/100
    ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Dental 55/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Dancing School 54/100
    ~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 27278.

Full demographic profile

Population28,048
Households11,468
Median household income$94,525
Per capita income$55,414
Median age47.0
% bachelor's degree or higher54.138%
% age 18–3413.434%
% age 65+14.957%
% renter-occupied19.717%
Median home value$355,700
Median gross rent$1,198
Unemployment rate3.984%

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