ZIP 12603 — Business Opportunities

Poughkeepsie, NY · Local economy intelligence

Population

42,215

Median income

$100,761

Median age

44.2

Households

16,848

Top business opportunities in 12603

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

1. Furniture & Home Decor 100/100
~3.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Jewelry & Accessories 99/100
~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Veterinary 89/100
~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Bicycle Parking 87/100
~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Parking Entrance 87/100
~4.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Parking Space 87/100
~3.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Clothing & Apparel 85/100
~6.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Childcare 84/100
~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Auto Sales 81/100
~4.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Auto Parts 81/100
~3.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 12603.

Schools — 7 businesses
Park — 6 businesses
Restaurants — 4 businesses
Banking & Finance — 3 businesses
Religious — 3 businesses
Parking — 3 businesses
Information — 2 businesses
Fast Food — 2 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 2 businesses
Pharmacies — 2 businesses
Libraries — 2 businesses
Gifts & Specialty — 2 businesses
Gas Stations — 2 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 1 businesses
Bars & Nightlife — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	42,215
Households	16,848
Median household income	$100,761
Per capita income	$49,317
Median age	44.2
% bachelor's degree or higher	46.098%
% age 18–34	16.298%
% age 65+	12.043%
% renter-occupied	25.76%
Median home value	$314,600
Median gross rent	$1,480
Unemployment rate	3.853%

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