ZIP 02124 — Business Opportunities

Dorchester Center, MA · Local economy intelligence

Population

55,336

Median income

$72,189

Median age

36.3

Households

19,166

Top business opportunities in 02124

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in Dorchester Center, MA, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

1. Laundromats 100/100
~6.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Toys & Games 67/100
~4.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Dancing School 67/100
~6.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Music School 67/100
~5.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Prep School 67/100
~4.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Language School 63/100
~3.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Driving School 60/100
~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. Childcare 60/100
~5.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Cinema 40/100
~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Variety Store 40/100
~4.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 02124.

Schools — 18 businesses
Park — 18 businesses
Religious — 8 businesses
Fast Food — 8 businesses
Libraries — 5 businesses
Restaurants — 4 businesses
Convenience Stores — 3 businesses
Other — 3 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 3 businesses
Fire Station — 2 businesses
Auto Sales — 2 businesses
Bars & Nightlife — 2 businesses
Banking & Finance — 2 businesses
Playground — 2 businesses
Government Services — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	55,336
Households	19,166
Median household income	$72,189
Per capita income	$36,873
Median age	36.3
% bachelor's degree or higher	30.314%
% age 18–34	22.405%
% age 65+	8.931%
% renter-occupied	53.978%
Median home value	$570,900
Median gross rent	$1,629
Unemployment rate	8.485%

Nearby ZIPs in MA

01952 Salisbury · 01951 Newbury · 01950 Newburyport · 01949 Middleton · 01945 Marblehead · 01944 Manchester

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