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ZIP 28054 — Business Opportunities

Gastonia, NC · Local economy intelligence
Population
40,345
Median income
$55,892
Median age
37.5
Households
16,811

Top business opportunities in 28054

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

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Dancing School 61/100
    ~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Childcare 60/100
    ~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Toys & Games 56/100
    ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Driving School 53/100
    ~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Bars & Nightlife 53/100
    ~4.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Parking 50/100
    ~8.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Bicycle Parking 50/100
    ~4.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Prep School 50/100
    ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  10. 10. Music School 48/100
    ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28054.

Full demographic profile

Population40,345
Households16,811
Median household income$55,892
Per capita income$31,227
Median age37.5
% bachelor's degree or higher22.92%
% age 18–3421.467%
% age 65+12.656%
% renter-occupied47.911%
Median home value$192,800
Median gross rent$1,085
Unemployment rate5.037%

Nearby ZIPs in NC

27921 Camden · 27920 Buxton · 27919 Belvidere · 27917 Barco · 27871 Robersonville · 27870 Roanoke Rapids

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