ZIP 11217 — Business Opportunities

Brooklyn, NY · Local economy intelligence

Population

43,045

Median income

$152,735

Median age

35.8

Households

18,912

Top business opportunities in 11217

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

1. Fitness Station 100/100
~7.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Electronics Repair 70/100
~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. Trailer Park 58/100
~3.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Ferry Terminal 42/100
~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Ticket 42/100
~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Bus Station 42/100
~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Higher Education 42/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Pitch 42/100
~5.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Community Centre 42/100
~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Attraction 42/100
~7.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 11217.

Restaurants — 112 businesses
Fast Food — 96 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 52 businesses
Convenience Stores — 50 businesses
Hair Salons — 50 businesses
Bars & Nightlife — 49 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 47 businesses
Religious — 36 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 33 businesses
Fitness Centre — 32 businesses
Bicycle Rental — 31 businesses
Medical & Healthcare — 30 businesses
Childcare — 28 businesses
Post Box — 24 businesses
Schools — 22 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	43,045
Households	18,912
Median household income	$152,735
Per capita income	$100,325
Median age	35.8
% bachelor's degree or higher	71.705%
% age 18–34	27.664%
% age 65+	7.968%
% renter-occupied	63.856%
Median home value	$1,603,300
Median gross rent	$2,651
Unemployment rate	6.054%

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