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ZIP 28168 — Business Opportunities

Vale, NC · Local economy intelligence
Population
10,632
Median income
$62,077
Median age
46.5
Households
4,223

Top business opportunities in 28168

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

  1. 1. Gas Stations 100/100
    ~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  2. 2. Childcare 93/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  3. 3. Auto Parts 93/100
    ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  4. 4. Auto Repair 93/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  5. 5. Auto Sales 93/100
    ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  6. 6. Parking 91/100
    ~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  7. 7. Bicycle Parking 91/100
    ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  8. 8. Dancing School 91/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  9. 9. Furniture & Home Decor 90/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  10. 10. Toys & Games 84/100
    ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28168.

Full demographic profile

Population10,632
Households4,223
Median household income$62,077
Per capita income$28,235
Median age46.5
% bachelor's degree or higher14.855%
% age 18–3413.657%
% age 65+15.049%
% renter-occupied14.063%
Median home value$163,000
Median gross rent$835
Unemployment rate4.224%

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