ZIP 17872 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 17872

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

1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
   ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. 2. Dancing School 72/100
   ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. 3. Toys & Games 72/100
   ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. 4. Driving School 72/100
   ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. 5. Music School 72/100
   ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. 6. Prep School 63/100
   ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. 7. Childcare 54/100
   ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. 8. Medical & Healthcare 53/100
   ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. 9. Stadium 53/100
   ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. 10. Information 53/100
    ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 17872.

• Religious — 16 businesses
• Park — 10 businesses
• Bars & Nightlife — 8 businesses
• Schools — 7 businesses
• Restaurants — 6 businesses
• Fire Station — 5 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 4 businesses
• Playground — 4 businesses
• Hair Salons — 4 businesses
• Funeral Directors — 3 businesses
• Social Facility — 3 businesses
• Carpet — 3 businesses
• Gas Stations — 2 businesses
• Fast Food — 2 businesses
• Convenience Stores — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	9,157
Households	3,830
Median household income	$36,842
Per capita income	$25,254
Median age	41.1
% bachelor's degree or higher	13.599%
% age 18–34	15.573%
% age 65+	13.815%
% renter-occupied	24.515%
Median home value	$81,500
Median gross rent	$680
Unemployment rate	6.845%

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