28208 — Charlotte, NC
Home-Services Market Scores by Industry · 2024 ACS 5-Year
Targeting Scores by Vertical
| Vertical | Score | Key Drivers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| healthcare | 81/High | +9 16,548 households · +8 median income $55K (x1.2) | Details → |
| Professional Services | 80/High | +5 16,548 households (x0.5) · +8 median income $55K (x1.2) | Details → |
| other | 77/High | +5 16,548 households · +4 median income $55K | Details → |
| general | 77/High | +5 16,548 households · +4 median income $55K | Details → |
| Real Estate | 75/High | +6 16,548 households · +5 median income $55K (x1.2) | Details → |
| Electrical | 72/Medium | +5 16,548 households · +4 median income $55K | Details → |
| Moving & Relocation | 72/Medium | +9 16,548 households (x1.3) · +5 median income $55K (x1.2) | Details → |
| insurance | 71/Medium | +3 16,548 households (x0.5) · +5 median income $55K (x1.2) | Details → |
| Plumbing | 71/Medium | +5 16,548 households · +4 median income $55K | Details → |
| Windows & Siding | 70/Medium | +5 16,548 households · +3 median income $55K | Details → |
| Roofing | 70/Medium | +5 16,548 households · +3 median income $55K | Details → |
| HVAC | 70/Medium | +4 16,548 households · +3 median income $55K (x1.1) | Details → |
| Gutters | 69/Medium | +5 16,548 households · +3 median income $55K | Details → |
| Pest Control | 68/Medium | +6 16,548 households · +4 median income $55K | Details → |
| Landscaping | 68/Medium | +6 16,548 households · +4 median income $55K (x1.1) | Details → |
Scores are 0–100 (50 = baseline). Higher = stronger demographic fit for that vertical.
Census Demographics — ZIP 28208
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Charlotte |
| State | NC |
| Total Population | 40,197 |
| Total Households | 16,548 |
| Median Household Income | $55K |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 39% |
| Median Home Value | $236K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 54% |
| Median Resident Age | 34 years |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best vertical to target in ZIP 28208?▾
Based on Census demographics, ZIP 28208 scores highest for healthcare (81/100). It also scores well for Professional Services and other.
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 28208 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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