ZIP 07981 — Business Opportunities

Whippany, NJ · Local economy intelligence

Population

8,938

Median income

$144,573

Median age

49.5

Households

3,726

Top business opportunities in 07981

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

1. Furniture & Home Decor 100/100
~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Jewelry & Accessories 99/100
~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Electronics Repair 87/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Veterinary 83/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Dental 71/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Clothing & Apparel 71/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Bicycle Parking 70/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Grocery & Supermarkets 68/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Auto Repair 67/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Doityourself 61/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 07981.

Park — 7 businesses
Gas Stations — 6 businesses
Schools — 6 businesses
Parking — 6 businesses
Auto Sales — 4 businesses
Nature Reserve — 3 businesses
Government Services — 3 businesses
Religious — 3 businesses
Banking & Finance — 3 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 2 businesses
Convenience Stores — 1 businesses
Restaurants — 1 businesses
Fast Food — 1 businesses
Auto Parts — 1 businesses
Libraries — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	8,938
Households	3,726
Median household income	$144,573
Per capita income	$71,670
Median age	49.5
% bachelor's degree or higher	56.001%
% age 18–34	12.643%
% age 65+	13.381%
% renter-occupied	10.559%
Median home value	$604,900
Median gross rent	$2,620
Unemployment rate	3.331%

Nearby ZIPs in NJ

07922 Berkeley Heights · 07921 Bedminster · 07920 Basking Ridge · 07901 Summit · 07885 Wharton · 07882 Washington

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