ZIP 28601 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 28601

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

1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
   ~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. 2. Bicycle Parking 85/100
   ~6.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. 3. Dancing School 84/100
   ~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. 4. Jewelry & Accessories 82/100
   ~3.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. 5. Electronics Repair 80/100
   ~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. 6. Electronics 78/100
   ~2.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. 7. Auto Sales 78/100
   ~5.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. 8. Grocery 78/100
   ~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Toys & Games 77/100
   ~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
10. 10. Stonemason 76/100
    ~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28601.

• Restaurants — 22 businesses
• Religious — 18 businesses
• Parking — 18 businesses
• Fast Food — 17 businesses
• Park — 14 businesses
• Gas Stations — 13 businesses
• Schools — 9 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 9 businesses
• Doctors — 9 businesses
• Convenience Stores — 8 businesses
• Grocery & Supermarkets — 7 businesses
• Sports Centre — 5 businesses
• Hair Salons — 4 businesses
• Other — 4 businesses
• Variety Store — 4 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	53,172
Households	21,501
Median household income	$65,158
Per capita income	$38,136
Median age	40.3
% bachelor's degree or higher	34.608%
% age 18–34	19.828%
% age 65+	12.463%
% renter-occupied	31.301%
Median home value	$223,100
Median gross rent	$892
Unemployment rate	5.249%

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