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ZIP 28742 — Business Opportunities

Horse Shoe, NC · Local economy intelligence
Population
3,000
Median income
$79,904
Median age
50.5
Households
1,259

Top business opportunities in 28742

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

  1. 1. Furniture & Home Decor 100/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  2. 2. Jewelry & Accessories 93/100
    ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  3. 3. Pharmacies 85/100
    ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  4. 4. Electronics Repair 78/100
    ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Electronics 76/100
    ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Clothing & Apparel 75/100
    ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  7. 7. Veterinary 74/100
    ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  8. 8. Dental 73/100
    ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  9. 9. Fitness Centre 72/100
    ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  10. 10. Hospitals 57/100
    ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28742.

Full demographic profile

Population3,000
Households1,259
Median household income$79,904
Per capita income$40,754
Median age50.5
% bachelor's degree or higher37.206%
% age 18–3419.4%
% age 65+18.433%
% renter-occupied12.171%
Median home value$297,300
Median gross rent$946
Unemployment rate6.954%

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