Where Raleigh's local businesses are most crowded

Dentists

580 recorded across the metro, 1.08 per 1,000 households. The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Clayton (27527) – 12,620 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Chiropractors

159 recorded across the metro, 0.30 per 1,000 households (1.2 times the U.S. rate). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Raleigh (27610) – 27,695 households, Raleigh (27616) – 23,066 households, Raleigh (27606) – 19,416 households, Clayton (27527) – 12,620 households, Zebulon (27597) – 10,807 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Veterinarians

174 recorded across the metro, 0.32 per 1,000 households (1.8 times the U.S. rate). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Clayton (27527) – 12,620 households, Zebulon (27597) – 10,807 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Gyms & fitness centers

256 recorded across the metro, 0.48 per 1,000 households (1.8 times the U.S. rate). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Zebulon (27597) – 10,807 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Note: Independent personal trainers without employees aren't counted.

Beauty salons

430 recorded across the metro, 0.80 per 1,000 households (1.3 times the U.S. rate). The most crowded ZIPs:

Note: Booth renters and self-employed stylists aren't counted, so the real number of stylists is much higher than the number of salons.

Nail salons

69 recorded across the metro, 0.13 per 1,000 households (below the U.S. rate of 0.23). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Raleigh (27610) – 27,695 households, Cary (27519) – 23,756 households, Cary (27513) – 19,726 households, Raleigh (27612) – 19,523 households, Raleigh (27606) – 19,416 households, Clayton (27520) – 17,624 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Note: Self-employed nail technicians aren't counted.

Full-service restaurants

1,126 recorded across the metro, 2.10 per 1,000 households. The most crowded ZIPs:

Fast-food & counter-service restaurants

1,111 recorded across the metro, 2.07 per 1,000 households. The most crowded ZIPs:

General auto repair shops

342 recorded across the metro, 0.64 per 1,000 households (1.1 times the U.S. rate). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Morrisville (27560) – 15,828 households, Clayton (27527) – 12,620 households, Zebulon (27597) – 10,807 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Note: Specialty shops (body, transmission, oil change) and car washes are counted separately and aren't included; solo mechanics without employees aren't counted.

Dry cleaners & laundry services

42 recorded across the metro, 0.08 per 1,000 households (1.1 times the U.S. rate). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Raleigh (27610) – 27,695 households, Raleigh (27612) – 19,523 households, Raleigh (27606) – 19,416 households, Raleigh (27604) – 18,572 households, Raleigh (27613) – 18,407 households, Clayton (27520) – 17,624 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Note: Coin-operated laundromats are a separate category and aren't included.

Child care centers

364 recorded across the metro, 0.68 per 1,000 households (1.2 times the U.S. rate). The most crowded ZIPs:

Note: Home-based child care run without employees isn't counted.

Pet care (grooming, boarding, training)

126 recorded across the metro, 0.23 per 1,000 households (1.8 times the U.S. rate). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Raleigh (27610) – 27,695 households, Cary (27519) – 23,756 households, Raleigh (27606) – 19,416 households, Knightdale (27545) – 12,270 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Note: Veterinarians are a separate category; mobile and solo groomers without employees aren't counted.

Law offices

697 recorded across the metro, 1.30 per 1,000 households. The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Raleigh (27610) – 27,695 households, Cary (27519) – 23,756 households, Raleigh (27616) – 23,066 households, Zebulon (27597) – 10,807 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Insurance agencies

518 recorded across the metro, 0.96 per 1,000 households. The most crowded ZIPs:

CPA offices

246 recorded across the metro, 0.46 per 1,000 households (1.2 times the U.S. rate). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Raleigh (27610) – 27,695 households, Raleigh (27603) – 21,659 households, Morrisville (27560) – 15,828 households, Raleigh (27614) – 13,518 households, Knightdale (27545) – 12,270 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.

Note: Tax-prep-only offices are a separate category and aren't included.

Investment advisers

126 recorded across the metro, 0.23 per 1,000 households (1.7 times the U.S. rate). The most crowded ZIPs:

Large ZIPs with fewer than 3 recorded: Wake Forest (27587) – 29,199 households, Raleigh (27610) – 27,695 households, Raleigh (27616) – 23,066 households, Raleigh (27606) – 19,416 households, Clayton (27527) – 12,620 households, Knightdale (27545) – 12,270 households. Counts under 3 aren't published, so each could have one or two.