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ZIP 28594 — Business Opportunities

Emerald Isle, NC · Local economy intelligence
Population
3,870
Median income
$85,982
Median age
57.9
Households
1,751

Top business opportunities in 28594

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

  1. 1. Pharmacies 100/100
    ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  2. 2. Electronics Repair 77/100
    ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  3. 3. Electronics 76/100
    ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  4. 4. Veterinary 73/100
    ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  5. 5. Hospitals 63/100
    ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Grocery 56/100
    ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  7. 7. Furniture & Home Decor 50/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  8. 8. Grave Yard 48/100
    ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  9. 9. Stonemason 48/100
    ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  10. 10. Association 48/100
    ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28594.

Full demographic profile

Population3,870
Households1,751
Median household income$85,982
Per capita income$60,375
Median age57.9
% bachelor's degree or higher51.892%
% age 18–347.984%
% age 65+22.868%
% renter-occupied4.036%
Median home value$489,200
Median gross rent$1,373
Unemployment rate0.977%

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