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ZIP 19608 — Business Opportunities

Reading, PA · Local economy intelligence
Population
24,092
Median income
$109,263
Median age
43.1
Households
8,780

Top business opportunities in 19608

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

  1. 1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
    ~3.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  2. 2. Childcare 86/100
    ~3.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  3. 3. Furniture & Home Decor 85/100
    ~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  4. 4. Electronics Repair 82/100
    ~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  5. 5. Electronics 82/100
    ~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  6. 6. Clothing & Apparel 75/100
    ~5.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  7. 7. Fitness Centre 68/100
    ~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  8. 8. Fitness Station 68/100
    ~6.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  9. 9. Parking 62/100
    ~9.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  10. 10. Parking Space 62/100
    ~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 19608.

Full demographic profile

Population24,092
Households8,780
Median household income$109,263
Per capita income$50,166
Median age43.1
% bachelor's degree or higher44.571%
% age 18–3416.213%
% age 65+11.693%
% renter-occupied19.745%
Median home value$289,100
Median gross rent$1,456
Unemployment rate2.597%

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