ZIP 28204 — Business Opportunities

Charlotte, NC · Local economy intelligence

Population

9,525

Median income

$77,279

Median age

30.4

Households

5,583

Top business opportunities in 28204

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

1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Electronics Repair 89/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. Electronics 87/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Grocery 72/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Grave Yard 65/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Stonemason 65/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Garden Centre 65/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Home Improvement 65/100
~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Storage Rental 65/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Farm 65/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28204.

Restaurants — 53 businesses
Bars & Nightlife — 20 businesses
Religious — 17 businesses
Fast Food — 16 businesses
Banking & Finance — 13 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 13 businesses
Public Bookcase — 10 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 9 businesses
Parking — 9 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 8 businesses
Fitness Centre — 8 businesses
Artwork — 8 businesses
Park — 6 businesses
Desserts & Ice Cream — 6 businesses
Medical & Healthcare — 6 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	9,525
Households	5,583
Median household income	$77,279
Per capita income	$73,331
Median age	30.4
% bachelor's degree or higher	72.642%
% age 18–34	48.546%
% age 65+	4.357%
% renter-occupied	65.992%
Median home value	$496,700
Median gross rent	$1,559
Unemployment rate	4.018%

Nearby ZIPs in NC

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

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