ZIP 08502 — Business Opportunities

Belle Mead, NJ · Local economy intelligence

Population

11,603

Median income

$229,272

Median age

42.1

Households

3,827

Top business opportunities in 08502

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

1. Childcare 100/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Electronics 93/100
~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Electronics Repair 93/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Furniture & Home Decor 92/100
~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Clothing & Apparel 74/100
~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Restaurants 65/100
~9.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Dancing School 57/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Toys & Games 55/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
10. Fitness Station 54/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 08502.

Parking — 11 businesses
Park — 4 businesses
Religious — 4 businesses
Schools — 2 businesses
Government Services — 1 businesses
Banking & Finance — 1 businesses
Chemist — 1 businesses
Fitness Centre — 1 businesses
Hospitals — 1 businesses
Sports Centre — 1 businesses
Golf Course — 1 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 1 businesses
Dental — 1 businesses
Community Centre — 1 businesses
Hair Salons — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	11,603
Households	3,827
Median household income	$229,272
Per capita income	$88,307
Median age	42.1
% bachelor's degree or higher	78.953%
% age 18–34	12.462%
% age 65+	7.007%
% renter-occupied	17.324%
Median home value	$735,700
Median gross rent	$2,290
Unemployment rate	3.564%

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