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ZIP 16502 — Business Opportunities

Erie, PA · Local economy intelligence
Population
15,567
Median income
$35,508
Median age
32.8
Households
6,768

Top business opportunities in 16502

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

  1. 1. Cafes & Coffee Shops 100/100
    ~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Dancing School 74/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Toys & Games 74/100
    ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Driving School 74/100
    ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Music School 74/100
    ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Prep School 65/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Fitness Station 64/100
    ~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Information 62/100
    ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Libraries 62/100
    ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Police 62/100
    ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 16502.

Full demographic profile

Population15,567
Households6,768
Median household income$35,508
Per capita income$21,906
Median age32.8
% bachelor's degree or higher18.913%
% age 18–3428.181%
% age 65+11.036%
% renter-occupied56.728%
Median home value$85,200
Median gross rent$826
Unemployment rate8.631%

Nearby ZIPs in PA

16117 Ellwood City · 16116 Edinburg · 16114 Clarks Mills · 16113 Clark · 16112 Bessemer · 16111 Atlantic

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