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ZIP 27587 — Business Opportunities

Wake Forest, NC · Local economy intelligence
Population
78,666
Median income
$116,593
Median age
40.7
Households
27,917

Top business opportunities in 27587

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

  1. 1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
    ~10.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Electronics Repair 87/100
    ~7.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  3. 3. Electronics 85/100
    ~6.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  4. 4. Dancing School 59/100
    ~6.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Toys & Games 54/100
    ~4.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Driving School 51/100
    ~4.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Grocery 46/100
    ~5.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Childcare 43/100
    ~7.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Prep School 41/100
    ~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Furniture & Home Decor 40/100
    ~11.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 27587.

Full demographic profile

Population78,666
Households27,917
Median household income$116,593
Per capita income$51,978
Median age40.7
% bachelor's degree or higher55.761%
% age 18–3414.737%
% age 65+8.605%
% renter-occupied19.022%
Median home value$412,100
Median gross rent$1,348
Unemployment rate4.12%

Nearby ZIPs in NC

27534 Goldsboro · 27517 Chapel Hill · 27516 Chapel Hill · 27514 Chapel Hill · 27513 Cary · 27510 Carrboro

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