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ZIP 28461 — Business Opportunities

Southport, NC · Local economy intelligence
Population
22,255
Median income
$77,470
Median age
61.9
Households
10,108

Top business opportunities in 28461

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

  1. 1. Dental 100/100
    ~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Furniture & Home Decor 71/100
    ~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Electronics Repair 71/100
    ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  4. 4. Electronics 69/100
    ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Veterinary 68/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Grocery 57/100
    ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Jewelry & Accessories 56/100
    ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Hospitals 53/100
    ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Townhall 52/100
    ~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Stadium 52/100
    ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28461.

Full demographic profile

Population22,255
Households10,108
Median household income$77,470
Per capita income$52,607
Median age61.9
% bachelor's degree or higher36.43%
% age 18–349.486%
% age 65+30.757%
% renter-occupied11.236%
Median home value$360,800
Median gross rent$1,366
Unemployment rate8.603%

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