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ZIP 28659 — Business Opportunities

North Wilkesboro, NC · Local economy intelligence
Population
21,460
Median income
$50,351
Median age
43.5
Households
8,835

Top business opportunities in 28659

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

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Parking 76/100
    ~4.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Bicycle Parking 76/100
    ~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Dancing School 72/100
    ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Medical & Healthcare 67/100
    ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Toys & Games 66/100
    ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Grave Yard 65/100
    ~4.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Stonemason 65/100
    ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Association 65/100
    ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Garden Centre 65/100
    ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28659.

Full demographic profile

Population21,460
Households8,835
Median household income$50,351
Per capita income$26,613
Median age43.5
% bachelor's degree or higher15.696%
% age 18–3415.461%
% age 65+14.487%
% renter-occupied31.354%
Median home value$141,100
Median gross rent$732
Unemployment rate8.149%

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