ZIP 11385 — Business Opportunities

Ridgewood, NY · Local economy intelligence

Population

105,521

Median income

$85,127

Median age

36.0

Households

37,167

Top business opportunities in 11385

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

1. Fitness Station 100/100
~12.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Trade School 75/100
~5.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. Childcare 73/100
~6.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Marketplace 72/100
~5.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Ferry Terminal 72/100
~7.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Higher Education 72/100
~6.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Courthouse 72/100
~9.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Recreation Ground 72/100
~10.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Art 72/100
~6.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Attraction 72/100
~17.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 11385.

Restaurants — 47 businesses
Convenience Stores — 25 businesses
Fast Food — 21 businesses
Bicycle Rental — 20 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 18 businesses
Religious — 15 businesses
Hair Salons — 14 businesses
Banking & Finance — 12 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 12 businesses
Laundromats — 12 businesses
Post Box — 11 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 10 businesses
Specialty Food — 10 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 8 businesses
Pharmacies — 8 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	105,521
Households	37,167
Median household income	$85,127
Per capita income	$38,280
Median age	36.0
% bachelor's degree or higher	33.069%
% age 18–34	25.626%
% age 65+	8.886%
% renter-occupied	64.619%
Median home value	$834,400
Median gross rent	$1,857
Unemployment rate	6.329%

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