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ZIP 08701 — Business Opportunities

Lakewood, NJ · Local economy intelligence
Population
134,008
Median income
$58,949
Median age
18.4
Households
30,816

Top business opportunities in 08701

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

  1. 1. Music School 100/100
    ~21.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Childcare 100/100
    ~21.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Dancing School 100/100
    ~21.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Toys & Games 97/100
    ~12.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Prep School 96/100
    ~18.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Laundromats 74/100
    ~15.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Driving School 59/100
    ~5.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Bicycle Parking 36/100
    ~15.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Hifi 32/100
    ~9.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Lighting 32/100
    ~10.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 08701.

Full demographic profile

Population134,008
Households30,816
Median household income$58,949
Per capita income$20,885
Median age18.4
% bachelor's degree or higher32.496%
% age 18–3418.091%
% age 65+6.824%
% renter-occupied44.774%
Median home value$412,600
Median gross rent$1,623
Unemployment rate6.265%

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