ZIP 20878 — Business Opportunities

Gaithersburg, MD · Local economy intelligence

Population

65,954

Median income

$141,902

Median age

40.3

Households

24,222

Top business opportunities in 20878

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

1. Childcare 100/100
~6.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Furniture & Home Decor 85/100
~5.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Electronics 84/100
~3.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Prep School 79/100
~4.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Electronics Repair 77/100
~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. Toys & Games 72/100
~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Laundromats 70/100
~4.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Driving School 65/100
~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
9. Bars & Nightlife 65/100
~8.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Post Box 61/100
~6.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 20878.

Restaurants — 31 businesses
Fast Food — 16 businesses
Schools — 13 businesses
Hair Salons — 13 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 12 businesses
Religious — 11 businesses
Park — 10 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 7 businesses
Dental — 6 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 6 businesses
Banking & Finance — 6 businesses
Massage & Wellness — 4 businesses
Fitness Centre — 4 businesses
Gas Stations — 4 businesses
Sports Centre — 4 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	65,954
Households	24,222
Median household income	$141,902
Per capita income	$69,172
Median age	40.3
% bachelor's degree or higher	71.035%
% age 18–34	17.414%
% age 65+	10.225%
% renter-occupied	29.336%
Median home value	$654,500
Median gross rent	$2,068
Unemployment rate	4.149%

Nearby ZIPs in MD

20877 Gaithersburg · 20879 Gaithersburg · 20876 Germantown · 20880 Washington Grove · 20874 Germantown · 20882 Gaithersburg

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