ZIP 08844 — Business Opportunities

Hillsborough, NJ · Local economy intelligence

Population

43,077

Median income

$153,091

Median age

42.3

Households

15,582

Top business opportunities in 08844

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

1. Furniture & Home Decor 100/100
~4.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Jewelry & Accessories 95/100
~3.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Electronics 93/100
~4.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Clothing & Apparel 82/100
~6.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Cafes & Coffee Shops 81/100
~5.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Electronics Repair 80/100
~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Fitness Station 79/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. Veterinary 76/100
~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Bicycle Parking 74/100
~5.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Dancing School 67/100
~3.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 08844.

Restaurants — 25 businesses
Fast Food — 17 businesses
Hair Salons — 15 businesses
Banking & Finance — 14 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 14 businesses
Parking — 13 businesses
Park — 9 businesses
Gas Stations — 6 businesses
Doctors — 6 businesses
Convenience Stores — 5 businesses
Sports Centre — 5 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 5 businesses
Estate Agent — 5 businesses
Dry Cleaning — 5 businesses
Massage & Wellness — 5 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	43,077
Households	15,582
Median household income	$153,091
Per capita income	$69,468
Median age	42.3
% bachelor's degree or higher	61.26%
% age 18–34	17.638%
% age 65+	10.504%
% renter-occupied	16.838%
Median home value	$504,400
Median gross rent	$2,188
Unemployment rate	4.019%

Nearby ZIPs in NJ

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