ZIP 06890 — Business Opportunities

Southport, CT · Local economy intelligence

Population

4,443

Median income

$197,143

Median age

44.0

Households

1,644

Top business opportunities in 06890

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

1. Childcare 100/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Furniture & Home Decor 82/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Electronics Repair 82/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Toys & Games 61/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Driving School 58/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. Grocery & Supermarkets 45/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Grocery 38/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. Charging Station 33/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Brewery 33/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Confectionery 33/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 06890.

Restaurants — 20 businesses
Nature Reserve — 16 businesses
Park — 12 businesses
Fast Food — 9 businesses
Hair Salons — 8 businesses
Parking — 7 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 6 businesses
Banking & Finance — 6 businesses
Doctors — 5 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 5 businesses
Dry Cleaning — 4 businesses
Dental — 4 businesses
Medical & Healthcare — 4 businesses
Auto Repair — 4 businesses
Convenience Stores — 4 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	4,443
Households	1,644
Median household income	$197,143
Per capita income	$122,980
Median age	44.0
% bachelor's degree or higher	80.724%
% age 18–34	12.402%
% age 65+	14.54%
% renter-occupied	8.843%
Median home value	$1,062,300
Median gross rent	$2,947
Unemployment rate	4.228%

Nearby ZIPs in CT

06779 Oakville · 06776 New Milford · 06770 Naugatuck · 06762 Middlebury · 06759 Litchfield · 06708 Waterbury

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