ZIP 08854 — Business Opportunities

Piscataway, NJ · Local economy intelligence

Population

60,233

Median income

$123,236

Median age

33.8

Households

17,079

Top business opportunities in 08854

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

1. Bars & Nightlife 100/100
~12.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Cafes & Coffee Shops 80/100
~10.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Fitness Station 67/100
~3.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Clothing & Apparel 58/100
~10.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Jewelry & Accessories 48/100
~5.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Laundromats 47/100
~4.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Electronics 46/100
~4.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Electronics Repair 46/100
~4.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Veterinary 45/100
~4.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Furniture & Home Decor 45/100
~4.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 08854.

Restaurants — 12 businesses
Fast Food — 10 businesses
Schools — 9 businesses
Other — 9 businesses
Religious — 7 businesses
Park — 6 businesses
Gas Stations — 6 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 4 businesses
Banking & Finance — 4 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 4 businesses
Parking — 3 businesses
Doityourself — 2 businesses
Government Services — 2 businesses
Convenience Stores — 2 businesses
Variety Store — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	60,233
Households	17,079
Median household income	$123,236
Per capita income	$41,562
Median age	33.8
% bachelor's degree or higher	49.479%
% age 18–34	25.67%
% age 65+	8.05%
% renter-occupied	32.954%
Median home value	$403,100
Median gross rent	$1,846
Unemployment rate	6.846%

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