28204 — Charlotte, NC
Home-Services Market Scores by Industry · 2024 ACS 5-Year
Targeting Scores by Vertical
| Vertical | Score | Key Drivers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| healthcare | 83/High | -3 owner-occupied 28% (x0.3) · +7 5,582 households | Details → |
| Professional Services | 83/High | -3 owner-occupied 28% (x0.3) · +4 5,582 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| Real Estate | 77/High | -5 owner-occupied 28% (x0.8) · +5 5,582 households | Details → |
| insurance | 67/Medium | -6 owner-occupied 28% · +2 5,582 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| Moving & Relocation | 65/Medium | -6 owner-occupied 28% (x0.9) · +6 5,582 households (x1.3) | Details → |
| other | 63/Medium | -5 owner-occupied 28% · +4 5,582 households | Details → |
| general | 63/Medium | -5 owner-occupied 28% · +4 5,582 households | Details → |
| HVAC | 56/Medium | -7 owner-occupied 28% (x1.2) · +3 5,582 households | Details → |
| Landscaping | 55/Medium | -6 owner-occupied 28% (x1.2) · +4 5,582 households | Details → |
| Windows & Siding | 55/Medium | -7 owner-occupied 28% (x1.2) · +4 5,582 households | Details → |
| Pest Control | 54/Medium | -7 owner-occupied 28% (x1.2) · +5 5,582 households | Details → |
| Plumbing | 54/Medium | -7 owner-occupied 28% (x1.2) · +4 5,582 households | Details → |
| Electrical | 53/Medium | -6 owner-occupied 28% (x1.2) · +4 5,582 households | Details → |
| Roofing | 51/Medium | -7 owner-occupied 28% (x1.2) · +4 5,582 households | Details → |
| Gutters | 51/Medium | -7 owner-occupied 28% (x1.2) · +4 5,582 households | Details → |
Scores are 0–100 (50 = baseline). Higher = stronger demographic fit for that vertical.
Census Demographics — ZIP 28204
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Charlotte |
| State | NC |
| Total Population | 9,314 |
| Total Households | 5,582 |
| Median Household Income | $92K |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 28% |
| Median Home Value | $585K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 12% |
| Median Resident Age | 31 years |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best vertical to target in ZIP 28204?▾
Based on Census demographics, ZIP 28204 scores highest for healthcare (83/100). It also scores well for Professional Services 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 28204 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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