ZIP 05255 — Business Opportunities

Manchester Center, VT · Local economy intelligence

Population

4,100

Median income

$87,091

Median age

50.8

Households

1,642

Top business opportunities in 05255

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

1. Childcare 100/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Toys & Games 83/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Veterinary 82/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Furniture & Home Decor 73/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Bicycle Parking 68/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Pharmacies 64/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Nature Reserve 64/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Public Bookcase 64/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Caravan Site 64/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Community Centre 64/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 05255.

Clothing & Apparel — 20 businesses
Restaurants — 15 businesses
Pitch — 7 businesses
Banking & Finance — 6 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 6 businesses
Religious — 5 businesses
Schools — 5 businesses
Parking — 5 businesses
Fast Food — 5 businesses
Gas Stations — 4 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 4 businesses
Convenience Stores — 4 businesses
Houseware — 4 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 3 businesses
Gallery — 3 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	4,100
Households	1,642
Median household income	$87,091
Per capita income	$45,827
Median age	50.8
% bachelor's degree or higher	42.832%
% age 18–34	13.512%
% age 65+	15.317%
% renter-occupied	17.204%
Median home value	$375,700
Median gross rent	$745
Unemployment rate	3.307%

Nearby ZIPs in VT

05346 Putney · 05161 Weston · 05351 South Newfane · 05158 Westminster · 05353 Townshend · 05156 Springfield

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