ZIP 28472 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 28472

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

1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
   ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. 2. Dancing School 96/100
   ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. 3. Auto Repair 92/100
   ~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. 4. Parking 91/100
   ~4.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. 5. Bicycle Parking 91/100
   ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. 6. Toys & Games 87/100
   ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. 7. Driving School 83/100
   ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. 8. Childcare 79/100
   ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Prep School 77/100
   ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
10. 10. Music School 74/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28472.

• Fast Food — 19 businesses
• Restaurants — 11 businesses
• Religious — 10 businesses
• Schools — 7 businesses
• Gas Stations — 6 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 6 businesses
• Grocery & Supermarkets — 5 businesses
• Auto Parts — 4 businesses
• Variety Store — 4 businesses
• Police — 4 businesses
• Convenience Stores — 3 businesses
• Beauty & Nail Salons — 3 businesses
• Government Services — 3 businesses
• Insurance — 3 businesses
• Doctors — 3 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	17,854
Households	6,630
Median household income	$41,755
Per capita income	$23,473
Median age	39.4
% bachelor's degree or higher	17.23%
% age 18–34	18.388%
% age 65+	11.611%
% renter-occupied	29.149%
Median home value	$125,000
Median gross rent	$767
Unemployment rate	6.051%

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