ZIP 28786 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 28786

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

1. 1. Medical & Healthcare 100/100
   ~2.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. 2. Pharmacies 99/100
   ~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. 3. Hospitals 91/100
   ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. 4. Dental 86/100
   ~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. 5. Bicycle Parking 85/100
   ~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. 6. Laundromats 83/100
   ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. 7. Car Wash 82/100
   ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. 8. Estate Agent 82/100
   ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Pawnbroker 82/100
   ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. 10. Antiques 82/100
    ~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 28786.

• Restaurants — 16 businesses
• Religious — 9 businesses
• Clothing & Apparel — 7 businesses
• Art — 7 businesses
• Hotels & Lodging — 6 businesses
• Fast Food — 5 businesses
• Gas Stations — 5 businesses
• Gifts & Specialty — 4 businesses
• Convenience Stores — 3 businesses
• Beauty & Nail Salons — 3 businesses
• Bars & Nightlife — 3 businesses
• Park — 3 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 3 businesses
• Furniture & Home Decor — 2 businesses
• Cafes & Coffee Shops — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	21,927
Households	9,605
Median household income	$54,008
Per capita income	$36,310
Median age	50.2
% bachelor's degree or higher	32.637%
% age 18–34	13.896%
% age 65+	18.215%
% renter-occupied	23.062%
Median home value	$240,000
Median gross rent	$1,020
Unemployment rate	3.666%

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