ZIP 20860 — Business Opportunities

Sandy Spring, MD · Local economy intelligence

Population

2,279

Median income

$152,768

Median age

50.9

Households

795

Top business opportunities in 20860

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

1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Furniture & Home Decor 88/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Dental 87/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Medical & Healthcare 86/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Electronics 79/100
~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. Electronics Repair 71/100
~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Childcare 70/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Clothing & Apparel 70/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Hospitals 68/100
~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
10. Grocery & Supermarkets 59/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 20860.

Schools — 7 businesses
Restaurants — 4 businesses
Religious — 3 businesses
Nursing Home — 3 businesses
Gas Stations — 2 businesses
Convenience Stores — 2 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 2 businesses
Hair Salons — 2 businesses
Government Services — 2 businesses
Museum — 2 businesses
Winery — 1 businesses
Fire Station — 1 businesses
Banking & Finance — 1 businesses
Pharmacies — 1 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	2,279
Households	795
Median household income	$152,768
Per capita income	$79,844
Median age	50.9
% bachelor's degree or higher	51.958%
% age 18–34	11.891%
% age 65+	26.196%
% renter-occupied	16.626%
Median home value	$710,500
Median gross rent	$2,045
Unemployment rate	5.877%

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