ZIP 28078 — Business Opportunities

Huntersville, NC · Local economy intelligence

Population

68,639

Median income

$112,278

Median age

39.5

Households

25,550

Top business opportunities in 28078

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

1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
~9.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Childcare 90/100
~7.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Electronics Repair 81/100
~6.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Furniture & Home Decor 80/100
~10.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Veterinary 73/100
~7.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Electronics 70/100
~4.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Clothing & Apparel 68/100
~14.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Cafes & Coffee Shops 53/100
~10.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Dancing School 52/100
~5.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Toys & Games 47/100
~4.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28078.

Restaurants — 10 businesses
Fast Food — 7 businesses
Religious — 5 businesses
Schools — 4 businesses
Park — 4 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 3 businesses
Banking & Finance — 3 businesses
Fitness Centre — 3 businesses
Hair Salons — 2 businesses
Convenience Stores — 2 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 2 businesses
Government Services — 2 businesses
Chemist — 2 businesses
Medical & Healthcare — 2 businesses
Gas Stations — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	68,639
Households	25,550
Median household income	$112,278
Per capita income	$54,464
Median age	39.5
% bachelor's degree or higher	54.549%
% age 18–34	16.96%
% age 65+	9.331%
% renter-occupied	25.656%
Median home value	$397,800
Median gross rent	$1,607
Unemployment rate	4.21%

Nearby ZIPs in NC

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

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