ZIP 20901 — Business Opportunities

Silver Spring, MD · Local economy intelligence

Population

37,207

Median income

$123,031

Median age

39.7

Households

13,363

Top business opportunities in 20901

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

1. Prep School 100/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Music School 100/100
~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Laundromats 96/100
~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Toys & Games 92/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
5. Furniture & Home Decor 86/100
~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Driving School 82/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Dancing School 82/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. Electronics 82/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
9. Clothing & Apparel 76/100
~4.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Electronics Repair 75/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 20901.

Religious — 11 businesses
Schools — 10 businesses
Restaurants — 6 businesses
Gas Stations — 6 businesses
Fast Food — 6 businesses
Park — 5 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 3 businesses
Convenience Stores — 3 businesses
Hair Salons — 3 businesses
Fitness Centre — 2 businesses
Auto Repair — 2 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 2 businesses
Mobile Phone — 2 businesses
Medical & Healthcare — 2 businesses
Childcare — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	37,207
Households	13,363
Median household income	$123,031
Per capita income	$56,164
Median age	39.7
% bachelor's degree or higher	56.421%
% age 18–34	17.937%
% age 65+	11.173%
% renter-occupied	30.321%
Median home value	$546,600
Median gross rent	$1,692
Unemployment rate	4.52%

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