ZIP 08861 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 08861

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

1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
   ~6.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. 2. Prep School 51/100
   ~4.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. 3. Dancing School 51/100
   ~5.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. 4. Music School 51/100
   ~5.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. 5. Toys & Games 49/100
   ~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. 6. Bars & Nightlife 47/100
   ~7.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. 7. Doityourself 39/100
   ~3.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. 8. Prison 39/100
   ~4.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Garden 39/100
   ~4.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. 10. Nature Reserve 39/100
    ~7.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 08861.

• Religious — 41 businesses
• Schools — 14 businesses
• Park — 12 businesses
• Restaurants — 8 businesses
• Fast Food — 7 businesses
• Gas Stations — 6 businesses
• Fire Station — 5 businesses
• Clothing & Apparel — 5 businesses
• Playground — 4 businesses
• Convenience Stores — 3 businesses
• Variety Store — 3 businesses
• Parking — 3 businesses
• Museum — 3 businesses
• Specialty Food — 3 businesses
• Hair Salons — 3 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	58,136
Households	19,610
Median household income	$58,221
Per capita income	$26,815
Median age	37.0
% bachelor's degree or higher	14.888%
% age 18–34	21.052%
% age 65+	9.199%
% renter-occupied	61.036%
Median home value	$329,600
Median gross rent	$1,556
Unemployment rate	10.85%

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