28016 — Bessemer City, NC
Pest Control Market Targeting Score
ZIP 28016 is a strongly owner-occupied area (75% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $57K and a median home value of $223K — earning a high Pest Control targeting score of 81/100. The high single-family detached share (74%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 28016
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Bessemer City |
| State | NC |
| Total Population | 13,109 |
| Total Households | 5,042 |
| Median Household Income | $57K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 3,795 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75% |
| Median Home Value | $223K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 74% |
| Median Resident Age | 44 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1981 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 69% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 30% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 1% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 28016 score 81/100 for Pest Control?▾
The score of 81/100 is driven by: +11 owner-occupied 75% (x1.2); +4 5,042 households; +5 median income $57K. Each signal is weighted for the Pest Control vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 28016 to my Pest Control service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Pest Control operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 28016. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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