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ZIP 18017 — Business Opportunities

Bethlehem, PA · Local economy intelligence
Population
40,587
Median income
$82,694
Median age
44.4
Households
16,142

Top business opportunities in 18017

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

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~4.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Cafes & Coffee Shops 82/100
    ~6.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Jewelry & Accessories 82/100
    ~4.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Childcare 81/100
    ~4.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Dancing School 81/100
    ~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Toys & Games 81/100
    ~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Driving School 81/100
    ~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Music School 81/100
    ~3.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Electronics Repair 77/100
    ~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Electronics 77/100
    ~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 18017.

Full demographic profile

Population40,587
Households16,142
Median household income$82,694
Per capita income$42,099
Median age44.4
% bachelor's degree or higher37.394%
% age 18–3416.017%
% age 65+17.974%
% renter-occupied31.807%
Median home value$290,400
Median gross rent$1,448
Unemployment rate5.564%

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