ZIP 12304 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 12304

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

1. 1. Toys & Games 100/100
   ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
2. 2. Childcare 97/100
   ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. 3. Bicycle Parking 95/100
   ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. 4. Parking Entrance 95/100
   ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. 5. Parking Space 95/100
   ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. 6. Prep School 92/100
   ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. 7. Music School 90/100
   ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. 8. Recreation Ground 86/100
   ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Waste Disposal 86/100
   ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. 10. Prison 86/100
    ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 12304.

• Restaurants — 21 businesses
• Nature Reserve — 20 businesses
• Fast Food — 20 businesses
• Auto Sales — 18 businesses
• Religious — 16 businesses
• Convenience Stores — 15 businesses
• Schools — 13 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 12 businesses
• Hair Salons — 12 businesses
• Auto Repair — 11 businesses
• Gas Stations — 11 businesses
• Other — 10 businesses
• Parking — 10 businesses
• Doctors — 9 businesses
• Mobile Phone — 6 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	21,901
Households	8,715
Median household income	$63,349
Per capita income	$33,898
Median age	40.8
% bachelor's degree or higher	23.041%
% age 18–34	19.364%
% age 65+	12.698%
% renter-occupied	39.359%
Median home value	$152,600
Median gross rent	$1,057
Unemployment rate	7.221%

Nearby ZIPs in NY

12453 Malden On Hudson · 12456 Mount Marion · 12457 Mount Tremper · 12092 Howes Cave · 12009 Altamont · 12007 Alcove