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ZIP 02740 — Business Opportunities

New Bedford, MA · Local economy intelligence
Population
46,623
Median income
$51,599
Median age
36.8
Households
19,467

Top business opportunities in 02740

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

  1. 1. Toys & Games 100/100
    ~3.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Dancing School 100/100
    ~5.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Music School 100/100
    ~4.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Prep School 100/100
    ~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Language School 94/100
    ~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Driving School 90/100
    ~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Childcare 78/100
    ~4.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Bicycle Parking 68/100
    ~6.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Parking Space 68/100
    ~189.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Parking Entrance 68/100
    ~13.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 02740.

Full demographic profile

Population46,623
Households19,467
Median household income$51,599
Per capita income$28,832
Median age36.8
% bachelor's degree or higher17.967%
% age 18–3421.329%
% age 65+12.078%
% renter-occupied58.225%
Median home value$280,000
Median gross rent$1,002
Unemployment rate7.063%

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