ZIP 08226 — Business Opportunities

Ocean City, NJ · Local economy intelligence

Population

11,260

Median income

$98,576

Median age

56.9

Households

5,521

Top business opportunities in 08226

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

1. Medical & Healthcare 100/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Hospitals 95/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Parking 81/100
~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Bicycle Parking 81/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Doityourself 67/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Prison 67/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Garden 67/100
~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Nature Reserve 67/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Government Services 67/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Indoor Play 67/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 08226.

Restaurants — 54 businesses
Desserts & Ice Cream — 25 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 23 businesses
Fast Food — 16 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 12 businesses
Confectionery — 11 businesses
Miniature Golf — 9 businesses
Banking & Finance — 8 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 8 businesses
Variety Store — 7 businesses
Convenience Stores — 6 businesses
Religious — 6 businesses
Sports & Outdoors — 6 businesses
Jewelry & Accessories — 6 businesses
Schools — 5 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	11,260
Households	5,521
Median household income	$98,576
Per capita income	$68,244
Median age	56.9
% bachelor's degree or higher	54.91%
% age 18–34	11.297%
% age 65+	22.869%
% renter-occupied	7.398%
Median home value	$664,100
Median gross rent	$1,404
Unemployment rate	2.859%

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