ZIP 17201 — Business Opportunities

Chambersburg, PA · Local economy intelligence

Population

27,148

Median income

$56,478

Median age

41.0

Households

12,224

Top business opportunities in 17201

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

1. Parking Space 100/100
~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Bicycle Parking 100/100
~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Parking Entrance 100/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Dancing School 100/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Toys & Games 100/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Driving School 100/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Music School 100/100
~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Motorcycle 92/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Company 92/100
~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Sports & Outdoors 92/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 17201.

Parking — 40 businesses
Restaurants — 31 businesses
Fast Food — 15 businesses
Banking & Finance — 15 businesses
Social Facility — 13 businesses
Religious — 11 businesses
Auto Repair — 11 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 11 businesses
Schools — 10 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 9 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 9 businesses
Gas Stations — 8 businesses
Auto Sales — 8 businesses
Convenience Stores — 7 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 7 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	27,148
Households	12,224
Median household income	$56,478
Per capita income	$33,980
Median age	41.0
% bachelor's degree or higher	27.685%
% age 18–34	19.92%
% age 65+	14.557%
% renter-occupied	49.761%
Median home value	$195,300
Median gross rent	$1,050
Unemployment rate	4.409%

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