ZIP 28779 — Business Opportunities

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.

• Parking — 65 businesses
• Fast Food — 20 businesses
• Restaurants — 15 businesses
• Religious — 10 businesses
• Other — 7 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 7 businesses
• Cafes & Coffee Shops — 7 businesses
• Convenience Stores — 6 businesses
• Government Services — 5 businesses
• Gas Stations — 4 businesses
• Grocery & Supermarkets — 3 businesses
• Sports Centre — 3 businesses
• Artwork — 3 businesses
• Schools — 2 businesses
• Libraries — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	18,421
Households	8,214
Median household income	$53,470
Per capita income	$31,298
Median age	42.9
% bachelor's degree or higher	29.396%
% age 18–34	17.073%
% age 65+	16.221%
% renter-occupied	29.542%
Median home value	$224,600
Median gross rent	$745
Unemployment rate	2.553%

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