ZIP 28480 — Business Opportunities

Wrightsville Beach, NC · Local economy intelligence

Population

2,899

Median income

$121,417

Median age

52.8

Households

1,341

Top business opportunities in 28480

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

1. Electronics Repair 100/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
2. Electronics 97/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. Veterinary 89/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Furniture & Home Decor 76/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Pharmacies 71/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Dental 65/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Grocery 51/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Hospitals 39/100
~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
9. Childcare 37/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Medical & Healthcare 36/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28480.

Hotels & Lodging — 17 businesses
Restaurants — 15 businesses
Fast Food — 10 businesses
Banking & Finance — 10 businesses
Information — 10 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 6 businesses
Park — 6 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 5 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 4 businesses
Fitness Centre — 3 businesses
Pitch — 3 businesses
Boat — 3 businesses
Religious — 2 businesses
Gas Stations — 2 businesses
Convenience Stores — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	2,899
Households	1,341
Median household income	$121,417
Per capita income	$86,781
Median age	52.8
% bachelor's degree or higher	72.121%
% age 18–34	13.97%
% age 65+	17.765%
% renter-occupied	10.477%
Median home value	$973,800
Median gross rent	$2,013
Unemployment rate	1.124%

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