ZIP 14216 — Business Opportunities

Buffalo, NY · Local economy intelligence

Population

24,009

Median income

$67,033

Median age

34.2

Households

11,849

Top business opportunities in 14216

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

1. Laundromats 100/100
~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Fitness Station 92/100
~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Bicycle Parking 69/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Parking Entrance 69/100
~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Parking Space 69/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Recreation Ground 56/100
~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Waste Disposal 56/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Garden Centre 56/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Rehabilitation 56/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Research Institute 56/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 14216.

Restaurants — 35 businesses
Hair Salons — 27 businesses
Fast Food — 21 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 17 businesses
Attraction — 16 businesses
Bars & Nightlife — 12 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 12 businesses
Schools — 10 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 9 businesses
Convenience Stores — 9 businesses
Auto Repair — 9 businesses
Banking & Finance — 8 businesses
Shelter — 7 businesses
Gas Stations — 7 businesses
Religious — 6 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	24,009
Households	11,849
Median household income	$67,033
Per capita income	$45,840
Median age	34.2
% bachelor's degree or higher	53.061%
% age 18–34	33.804%
% age 65+	12.449%
% renter-occupied	48.581%
Median home value	$259,400
Median gross rent	$1,076
Unemployment rate	3.606%

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