28080 — Iron Station, NC
Home-Services Market Scores by Industry · 2024 ACS 5-Year
Targeting Scores by Vertical
| Vertical | Score | Key Drivers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 85/High | +6 owner-occupied 88% (x1.2) · +2 2,921 households | Details → |
| general | 85/High | +9 owner-occupied 88% · +2 2,921 households | Details → |
| Plumbing | 85/High | +10 owner-occupied 88% (x1.2) · +2 2,921 households | Details → |
| other | 85/High | +9 owner-occupied 88% · +2 2,921 households | Details → |
| Electrical | 85/High | +8 owner-occupied 88% (x1.2) · +2 2,921 households | Details → |
| Pest Control | 83/High | +11 owner-occupied 88% (x1.2) · +3 2,921 households | Details → |
| Landscaping | 83/High | +9 owner-occupied 88% (x1.2) · +3 2,921 households | Details → |
| Professional Services | 83/High | +4 owner-occupied 88% (x0.3) · +2 2,921 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| Moving & Relocation | 82/High | +8 owner-occupied 88% (x0.9) · +4 2,921 households (x1.3) | Details → |
| healthcare | 82/High | +4 owner-occupied 88% (x0.3) · +4 2,921 households | Details → |
| Real Estate | 81/High | +6 owner-occupied 88% (x0.8) · +3 2,921 households | Details → |
| Windows & Siding | 81/High | +6 owner-occupied 88% (x1.2) · +2 2,921 households | Details → |
| insurance | 81/High | +9 owner-occupied 88% · +1 2,921 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| Gutters | 80/High | +9 owner-occupied 88% (x1.2) · +2 2,921 households | Details → |
| Roofing | 79/High | +8 owner-occupied 88% (x1.2) · +2 2,921 households | Details → |
Scores are 0–100 (50 = baseline). Higher = stronger demographic fit for that vertical.
Census Demographics — ZIP 28080
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Iron Station |
| State | NC |
| Total Population | 7,606 |
| Total Households | 2,921 |
| Median Household Income | $72K |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 88% |
| Median Home Value | $269K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 65% |
| Median Resident Age | 46 years |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best vertical to target in ZIP 28080?▾
Based on Census demographics, ZIP 28080 scores highest for HVAC (85/100). It also scores well for general and Plumbing.
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 28080 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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