ZIP 08816 — Business Opportunities

East Brunswick, NJ · Local economy intelligence

Population

49,027

Median income

$138,166

Median age

42.6

Households

16,822

Top business opportunities in 08816

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

1. Childcare 100/100
~5.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Jewelry & Accessories 80/100
~4.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Prep School 80/100
~4.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Dancing School 80/100
~4.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Music School 80/100
~4.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Toys & Games 77/100
~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Electronics 71/100
~4.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Electronics Repair 71/100
~4.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Veterinary 68/100
~4.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Furniture & Home Decor 68/100
~3.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 08816.

Park — 4 businesses
Restaurants — 3 businesses
Religious — 2 businesses
Charging Station — 2 businesses
Auto Repair — 2 businesses
Schools — 2 businesses
Grave Yard — 2 businesses
Furniture & Home Decor — 1 businesses
Optometrist — 1 businesses
Nature Reserve — 1 businesses
Convenience Stores — 1 businesses
Gas Stations — 1 businesses
Banking & Finance — 1 businesses
Fire Station — 1 businesses
Chemist — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	49,027
Households	16,822
Median household income	$138,166
Per capita income	$59,361
Median age	42.6
% bachelor's degree or higher	58.545%
% age 18–34	14.433%
% age 65+	11.991%
% renter-occupied	16.423%
Median home value	$462,600
Median gross rent	$1,873
Unemployment rate	5.37%

Nearby ZIPs in NJ

08832 Keasbey · 08837 Edison · 08889 Whitehouse Station · 07922 Berkeley Heights · 07921 Bedminster · 07920 Basking Ridge

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