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ZIP 28779 — Business Opportunities

Sylva, NC · Local economy intelligence
Population
18,421
Median income
$53,470
Median age
42.9
Households
8,214

Top business opportunities in 28779

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

  1. 1. Auto Repair 100/100
    ~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Bicycle Parking 100/100
    ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Dancing School 92/100
    ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Toys & Games 84/100
    ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Childcare 84/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Driving School 80/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Grave Yard 78/100
    ~4.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Stonemason 78/100
    ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Association 78/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Garden Centre 78/100
    ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28779.

Full demographic profile

Population18,421
Households8,214
Median household income$53,470
Per capita income$31,298
Median age42.9
% bachelor's degree or higher29.396%
% age 18–3417.073%
% age 65+16.221%
% renter-occupied29.542%
Median home value$224,600
Median gross rent$745
Unemployment rate2.553%

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