ZIP 08840 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 08840

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

1. 1. Toys & Games 100/100
   ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
2. 2. Childcare 99/100
   ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. 3. Furniture & Home Decor 88/100
   ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. 4. Electronics Repair 86/100
   ~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. 5. Driving School 71/100
   ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. 6. Fitness Station 66/100
   ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. 7. Prison 59/100
   ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. 8. Garden 59/100
   ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Nature Reserve 59/100
   ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. 10. Indoor Play 59/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 08840.

• Restaurants — 41 businesses
• Park — 15 businesses
• Schools — 13 businesses
• Religious — 12 businesses
• Parking — 10 businesses
• Hair Salons — 10 businesses
• Beauty & Nail Salons — 10 businesses
• Fast Food — 9 businesses
• Public Bookcase — 8 businesses
• Doctors — 8 businesses
• Recycling — 8 businesses
• Bicycle Parking — 8 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 7 businesses
• Cafes & Coffee Shops — 7 businesses
• Post Box — 6 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	18,075
Households	6,221
Median household income	$148,735
Per capita income	$62,794
Median age	39.4
% bachelor's degree or higher	58.793%
% age 18–34	15.895%
% age 65+	11.358%
% renter-occupied	21.587%
Median home value	$488,300
Median gross rent	$1,922
Unemployment rate	5.31%

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