ZIP 20879 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 20879

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

1. 1. Prep School 100/100
   ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. 2. Music School 100/100
   ~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. 3. Bars & Nightlife 97/100
   ~3.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. 4. Toys & Games 92/100
   ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
5. 5. Convenience Stores 88/100
   ~6.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. 6. Driving School 82/100
   ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. 7. Dancing School 82/100
   ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. 8. Clothing & Apparel 77/100
   ~3.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Childcare 75/100
   ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. 10. Architect 74/100
    ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 20879.

• Park — 9 businesses
• Auto Repair — 5 businesses
• Restaurants — 4 businesses
• Schools — 4 businesses
• Religious — 3 businesses
• Doityourself — 3 businesses
• Cafes & Coffee Shops — 2 businesses
• Alcohol — 2 businesses
• Nature Reserve — 2 businesses
• Swimming Pool — 2 businesses
• Playground — 2 businesses
• Plant Hire — 1 businesses
• Fitness Centre — 1 businesses
• Gas Stations — 1 businesses
• Insurance — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	27,489
Households	8,985
Median household income	$100,324
Per capita income	$41,619
Median age	36.1
% bachelor's degree or higher	41.682%
% age 18–34	23.126%
% age 65+	8.633%
% renter-occupied	27.826%
Median home value	$414,700
Median gross rent	$1,832
Unemployment rate	6.451%

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