ZIP 12946 — Business Opportunities

Lake Placid, NY · Local economy intelligence

Population

4,774

Median income

$76,023

Median age

43.8

Households

2,225

Top business opportunities in 12946

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

1. Trade School 100/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
2. Parking Entrance 100/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Bicycle Parking 100/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Parking Space 100/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Childcare 98/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Toys & Games 96/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Recreation Ground 95/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Grave Yard 95/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Toilets 95/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Outdoor Seating 95/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 12946.

Restaurants — 37 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 36 businesses
Sports & Outdoors — 12 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 9 businesses
Bars & Nightlife — 7 businesses
Fast Food — 7 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 7 businesses
Gifts & Specialty — 7 businesses
Religious — 6 businesses
Banking & Finance — 5 businesses
Parking — 5 businesses
Gas Stations — 4 businesses
Schools — 4 businesses
Government Services — 4 businesses
Sports Centre — 4 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	4,774
Households	2,225
Median household income	$76,023
Per capita income	$51,446
Median age	43.8
% bachelor's degree or higher	42.528%
% age 18–34	17.344%
% age 65+	13.176%
% renter-occupied	17.265%
Median home value	$435,800
Median gross rent	$950
Unemployment rate	0.477%

Nearby ZIPs in NY

12998 Witherbee · 13020 Apulia Station · 13021 Auburn · 13024 Auburn · 13026 Aurora · 13027 Baldwinsville

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