ZIP 28117 — Business Opportunities

Mooresville, NC · Local economy intelligence

Population

47,574

Median income

$104,449

Median age

43.3

Households

18,724

Top business opportunities in 28117

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

1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
~5.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Electronics Repair 86/100
~3.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. Childcare 82/100
~4.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Electronics 71/100
~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Veterinary 69/100
~3.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Grocery 51/100
~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Dancing School 51/100
~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Toys & Games 47/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
9. Driving School 44/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
10. Prep School 41/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28117.

Restaurants — 64 businesses
Fast Food — 27 businesses
Banking & Finance — 13 businesses
Gas Stations — 12 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 10 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 9 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 9 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 9 businesses
Religious — 7 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 7 businesses
Auto Repair — 7 businesses
Hair Salons — 6 businesses
Convenience Stores — 5 businesses
Pharmacies — 5 businesses
Fitness Centre — 5 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	47,574
Households	18,724
Median household income	$104,449
Per capita income	$61,689
Median age	43.3
% bachelor's degree or higher	55.545%
% age 18–34	16.541%
% age 65+	12.414%
% renter-occupied	28.685%
Median home value	$500,200
Median gross rent	$1,494
Unemployment rate	4.062%

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