ZIP 28031 — Business Opportunities

Cornelius, NC · Local economy intelligence

Population

30,324

Median income

$111,823

Median age

44.9

Households

12,845

Top business opportunities in 28031

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

1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Electronics Repair 97/100
~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. Furniture & Home Decor 95/100
~4.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Veterinary 88/100
~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Electronics 71/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Childcare 70/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Fitness Centre 68/100
~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Grocery 53/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Dancing School 52/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Dental 47/100
~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28031.

Restaurants — 17 businesses
Fast Food — 13 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 13 businesses
Park — 12 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 12 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 9 businesses
Banking & Finance — 9 businesses
Bars & Nightlife — 8 businesses
Gas Stations — 6 businesses
Religious — 5 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 4 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 4 businesses
Medical & Healthcare — 4 businesses
Convenience Stores — 3 businesses
Pet — 3 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	30,324
Households	12,845
Median household income	$111,823
Per capita income	$75,567
Median age	44.9
% bachelor's degree or higher	59.016%
% age 18–34	13.765%
% age 65+	12.822%
% renter-occupied	26.023%
Median home value	$447,400
Median gross rent	$1,498
Unemployment rate	3.658%

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