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ZIP 28716 — Business Opportunities

Canton, NC · Local economy intelligence
Population
17,007
Median income
$55,261
Median age
43.1
Households
7,339

Top business opportunities in 28716

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

  1. 1. Bicycle Parking 100/100
    ~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Bars & Nightlife 91/100
    ~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Pharmacies 88/100
    ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Hospitals 88/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Stonemason 85/100
    ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Hair Salons 85/100
    ~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Association 85/100
    ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Garden Centre 85/100
    ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Beauty & Nail Salons 85/100
    ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Storage Rental 85/100
    ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28716.

Full demographic profile

Population17,007
Households7,339
Median household income$55,261
Per capita income$32,418
Median age43.1
% bachelor's degree or higher21.939%
% age 18–3420.162%
% age 65+15.982%
% renter-occupied21.798%
Median home value$202,700
Median gross rent$890
Unemployment rate4.713%

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