ZIP 28697 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 28697

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

1. 1. Dancing School 100/100
   ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. 2. Laundromats 95/100
   ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. 3. Childcare 91/100
   ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. 4. Toys & Games 91/100
   ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
5. 5. Driving School 86/100
   ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. 6. Auto Parts 86/100
   ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. 7. Auto Sales 86/100
   ~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. 8. Parking 83/100
   ~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Bicycle Parking 83/100
   ~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. 10. Prep School 80/100
    ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28697.

• Restaurants — 21 businesses
• Religious — 16 businesses
• Fast Food — 14 businesses
• Park — 9 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 7 businesses
• Government Services — 6 businesses
• Schools — 5 businesses
• Gas Stations — 5 businesses
• Grocery & Supermarkets — 4 businesses
• Slipway — 4 businesses
• Theatre — 3 businesses
• Department Store — 3 businesses
• Convenience Stores — 3 businesses
• Variety Store — 3 businesses
• Pharmacies — 3 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	13,751
Households	5,687
Median household income	$47,340
Per capita income	$28,577
Median age	42.1
% bachelor's degree or higher	25.304%
% age 18–34	18.508%
% age 65+	15.075%
% renter-occupied	30.912%
Median home value	$183,800
Median gross rent	$724
Unemployment rate	5.447%

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