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ZIP 28602 — Business Opportunities

Hickory, NC · Local economy intelligence
Population
29,298
Median income
$53,180
Median age
38.4
Households
11,635

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.

Full demographic profile

Population29,298
Households11,635
Median household income$53,180
Per capita income$29,197
Median age38.4
% bachelor's degree or higher17.495%
% age 18–3420.111%
% age 65+12.98%
% renter-occupied29.632%
Median home value$166,900
Median gross rent$823
Unemployment rate4.862%

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