ZIP 19809 — Business Opportunities

Wilmington, DE · Local economy intelligence

Population

15,529

Median income

$83,923

Median age

37.7

Households

6,273

Top business opportunities in 19809

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

1. Childcare 100/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Toys & Games 91/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Laundromats 86/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Cafes & Coffee Shops 76/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Bars & Nightlife 62/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Fitness Centre 61/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Jewelry & Accessories 60/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Clothing & Apparel 60/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Furniture & Home Decor 59/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Veterinary 58/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 19809.

Park — 8 businesses
Religious — 6 businesses
Schools — 4 businesses
Convenience Stores — 3 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 2 businesses
Gas Stations — 2 businesses
Auto Repair — 2 businesses
Swimming Pool — 2 businesses
Restaurants — 1 businesses
Fast Food — 1 businesses
Banking & Finance — 1 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 1 businesses
Variety Store — 1 businesses
Second Hand — 1 businesses
Department Store — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	15,529
Households	6,273
Median household income	$83,923
Per capita income	$43,853
Median age	37.7
% bachelor's degree or higher	44.376%
% age 18–34	17.954%
% age 65+	9.041%
% renter-occupied	27.042%
Median home value	$288,800
Median gross rent	$1,345
Unemployment rate	4.342%

Nearby ZIPs in DE

19803 Wilmington · 19802 Wilmington · 19801 Wilmington · 19850 Wilmington · 19880 Wilmington · 19736 Yorklyn

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