ZIP 20882 — Business Opportunities

Gaithersburg, MD · Local economy intelligence

Population

13,962

Median income

$171,903

Median age

46.2

Households

4,606

Top business opportunities in 20882

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

1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Furniture & Home Decor 91/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Electronics 74/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Veterinary 72/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Clothing & Apparel 67/100
~2.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Electronics Repair 66/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Childcare 65/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Restaurants 56/100
~8.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Fitness Centre 55/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Dental 53/100
~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 20882.

Religious — 4 businesses
Park — 4 businesses
Schools — 2 businesses
Golf Course — 2 businesses
Brewery — 1 businesses
Grave Yard — 1 businesses
Restaurants — 1 businesses
Gas Stations — 1 businesses
Fire Station — 1 businesses
Convenience Stores — 1 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 1 businesses
Government Services — 1 businesses
Country Store — 1 businesses
Toys & Games — 1 businesses
Animal Boarding — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	13,962
Households	4,606
Median household income	$171,903
Per capita income	$73,403
Median age	46.2
% bachelor's degree or higher	57.322%
% age 18–34	13.472%
% age 65+	14.138%
% renter-occupied	1.574%
Median home value	$658,800
Median gross rent	—
Unemployment rate	4.048%

Nearby ZIPs in MD

20880 Washington Grove · 20879 Gaithersburg · 20878 Gaithersburg · 20877 Gaithersburg · 20876 Germantown · 20874 Germantown

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