28078 — Huntersville, NC
Home-Services Market Scores by Industry · 2024 ACS 5-Year
Targeting Scores by Vertical
| Vertical | Score | Key Drivers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 96/High | +4 owner-occupied 72% (x0.3) · +5 27,774 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| healthcare | 96/High | +4 owner-occupied 72% (x0.3) · +9 27,774 households | Details → |
| Real Estate | 94/High | +8 owner-occupied 72% (x0.8) · +6 27,774 households | Details → |
| Moving & Relocation | 93/High | +9 owner-occupied 72% (x0.9) · +8 27,774 households (x1.3) | Details → |
| Landscaping | 90/High | +11 owner-occupied 72% (x1.2) · +5 27,774 households | Details → |
| general | 90/High | +8 owner-occupied 72% · +5 27,774 households | Details → |
| other | 90/High | +8 owner-occupied 72% · +5 27,774 households | Details → |
| Pest Control | 90/High | +11 owner-occupied 72% (x1.2) · +6 27,774 households | Details → |
| insurance | 89/High | +10 owner-occupied 72% · +3 27,774 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| Electrical | 87/High | +10 owner-occupied 72% (x1.2) · +5 27,774 households | Details → |
| Plumbing | 86/High | +9 owner-occupied 72% (x1.2) · +5 27,774 households | Details → |
| Windows & Siding | 84/High | +7 owner-occupied 72% (x1.2) · +5 27,774 households | Details → |
| Gutters | 84/High | +7 owner-occupied 72% (x1.2) · +5 27,774 households | Details → |
| Roofing | 84/High | +8 owner-occupied 72% (x1.2) · +5 27,774 households | Details → |
| HVAC | 82/High | +9 owner-occupied 72% (x1.2) · +4 27,774 households | Details → |
Scores are 0–100 (50 = baseline). Higher = stronger demographic fit for that vertical.
Census Demographics — ZIP 28078
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Huntersville |
| State | NC |
| Total Population | 71,657 |
| Total Households | 27,774 |
| Median Household Income | $121K |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72% |
| Median Home Value | $474K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 75% |
| Median Resident Age | 40 years |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best vertical to target in ZIP 28078?▾
Based on Census demographics, ZIP 28078 scores highest for Professional Services (96/100). It also scores well for healthcare and Real Estate.
Why do scores differ across verticals for the same ZIP?▾
Each vertical weights Census signals differently. Roofing emphasizes older homes; landscaping emphasizes higher-income single-family homes; B2B verticals weight business density and income over home age. The same ZIP can score very differently across verticals.
How do I use these scores to plan my service territory?▾
Import ZIP 28078 and surrounding high-scoring ZIPs into AreaOps, assign them to your brand and market, and use the targeting workbench to find adjacent expansion opportunities.
What Census data powers these scores?▾
Scores are computed from 2024 ACS 5-Year estimates: population, households, owner-occupied housing, median income, median home value, and single-family share.
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