ZIP 17036 — Business Opportunities

Hummelstown, PA · Local economy intelligence

Population

22,317

Median income

$98,955

Median age

42.0

Households

9,329

Top business opportunities in 17036

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

1. Cafes & Coffee Shops 100/100
~3.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Electronics Repair 86/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Electronics 86/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Furniture & Home Decor 86/100
~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Clothing & Apparel 82/100
~4.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Veterinary 82/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Jewelry & Accessories 79/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Fitness Station 78/100
~5.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Childcare 76/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Dancing School 73/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 17036.

Restaurants — 19 businesses
Park — 14 businesses
Fast Food — 10 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 6 businesses
Desserts & Ice Cream — 5 businesses
Religious — 5 businesses
Gas Stations — 4 businesses
Hair Salons — 4 businesses
Convenience Stores — 3 businesses
Auto Repair — 3 businesses
Schools — 3 businesses
Government Services — 3 businesses
Banking & Finance — 3 businesses
Townhall — 2 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	22,317
Households	9,329
Median household income	$98,955
Per capita income	$61,085
Median age	42.0
% bachelor's degree or higher	56.823%
% age 18–34	17.713%
% age 65+	11.753%
% renter-occupied	26.913%
Median home value	$306,900
Median gross rent	$1,237
Unemployment rate	3.136%

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