ZIP 28602 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 28602

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

1. 1. Dancing School 100/100
   ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. 2. Childcare 94/100
   ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. 3. Toys & Games 91/100
   ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. 4. Driving School 86/100
   ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
5. 5. Prep School 79/100
   ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. 6. Music School 76/100
   ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. 7. Parking 76/100
   ~6.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. 8. Bicycle Parking 76/100
   ~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Auto Parts 75/100
   ~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. 10. Medical & Healthcare 71/100
    ~3.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28602.

• Religious — 7 businesses
• Schools — 4 businesses
• Restaurants — 4 businesses
• Park — 4 businesses
• Auto Sales — 4 businesses
• Fast Food — 3 businesses
• Gas Stations — 3 businesses
• Grocery & Supermarkets — 3 businesses
• Pharmacies — 3 businesses
• Track — 3 businesses
• Convenience Stores — 2 businesses
• Chemist — 2 businesses
• Fire Station — 2 businesses
• Home Improvement — 1 businesses
• Bars & Nightlife — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	29,298
Households	11,635
Median household income	$53,180
Per capita income	$29,197
Median age	38.4
% bachelor's degree or higher	17.495%
% age 18–34	20.111%
% age 65+	12.98%
% renter-occupied	29.632%
Median home value	$166,900
Median gross rent	$823
Unemployment rate	4.862%

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