ZIP 11978 — Business Opportunities

Westhampton Beach, NY · Local economy intelligence

Population

3,969

Median income

$120,909

Median age

45.6

Households

1,506

Top business opportunities in 11978

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

1. Cafes & Coffee Shops 100/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Clothing & Apparel 85/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Veterinary 84/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Fitness Centre 82/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Fitness Station 82/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Pharmacies 80/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Electronics 78/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. Dental 74/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Electronics Repair 71/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
10. Bars & Nightlife 69/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 11978.

Religious — 4 businesses
Schools — 3 businesses
Restaurants — 2 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 2 businesses
Government Services — 2 businesses
Park — 2 businesses
Museum — 2 businesses
Community Centre — 2 businesses
Police — 2 businesses
Marina — 2 businesses
Banking & Finance — 1 businesses
Fast Food — 1 businesses
Jewelry & Accessories — 1 businesses
Cinema — 1 businesses
Theatre — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	3,969
Households	1,506
Median household income	$120,909
Per capita income	$82,752
Median age	45.6
% bachelor's degree or higher	57.829%
% age 18–34	18.594%
% age 65+	16.453%
% renter-occupied	7.081%
Median home value	$856,000
Median gross rent	$2,285
Unemployment rate	4.619%

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