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ZIP 28403 — Business Opportunities

Wilmington, NC · Local economy intelligence
Population
39,628
Median income
$50,757
Median age
30.3
Households
18,079

Top business opportunities in 28403

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

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~4.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Metal Construction 33/100
    ~2.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Weighbridge 33/100
    ~3.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Newspaper 33/100
    ~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Art 33/100
    ~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Charging Station 33/100
    ~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Apartment 33/100
    ~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Marketplace 33/100
    ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Training 33/100
    ~3.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Higher Education 33/100
    ~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28403.

Full demographic profile

Population39,628
Households18,079
Median household income$50,757
Per capita income$35,939
Median age30.3
% bachelor's degree or higher46.714%
% age 18–3433.751%
% age 65+8.393%
% renter-occupied58.045%
Median home value$297,100
Median gross rent$1,206
Unemployment rate5.183%

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