ZIP 08742 — Business Opportunities

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ · Local economy intelligence

Population

25,193

Median income

$107,113

Median age

46.0

Households

10,303

Top business opportunities in 08742

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

1. Auto Sales 100/100
~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Cafes & Coffee Shops 92/100
~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Doityourself 83/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Prison 83/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Garden 83/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Nature Reserve 83/100
~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Indoor Play 83/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Charging Station 83/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. E-Cigarette 83/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Property Management 83/100
~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 08742.

Restaurants — 19 businesses
Religious — 12 businesses
Fast Food — 11 businesses
Attraction — 11 businesses
Schools — 7 businesses
Banking & Finance — 5 businesses
Desserts & Ice Cream — 5 businesses
Fire Station — 5 businesses
Amusement Arcade — 5 businesses
Park — 4 businesses
Government Services — 4 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 4 businesses
Auto Repair — 4 businesses
Convenience Stores — 3 businesses
Variety Store — 3 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	25,193
Households	10,303
Median household income	$107,113
Per capita income	$60,849
Median age	46.0
% bachelor's degree or higher	49.704%
% age 18–34	17.144%
% age 65+	13.408%
% renter-occupied	17.13%
Median home value	$517,000
Median gross rent	$1,836
Unemployment rate	3.847%

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