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ZIP 28556 — Business Opportunities

Merritt, NC · Local economy intelligence
Population
777
Median income
Median age
56.5
Households
390

Top business opportunities in 28556

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

  1. 1. Cafes & Coffee Shops 100/100
    ~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  2. 2. Gas Stations 79/100
    ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  3. 3. Pharmacies 73/100
    ~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  4. 4. Auto Parts 71/100
    ~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Auto Repair 71/100
    ~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Auto Sales 71/100
    ~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Parking 71/100
    ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  8. 8. Bicycle Parking 71/100
    ~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  9. 9. Dental 61/100
    ~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  10. 10. Hospitals 59/100
    ~0.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28556.

Full demographic profile

Population777
Households390
Median household income
Per capita income$37,475
Median age56.5
% bachelor's degree or higher56.56%
% age 18–3416.088%
% age 65+18.533%
% renter-occupied17.798%
Median home value$288,400
Median gross rent
Unemployment rate2.341%

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