ZIP 21042 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 21042

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

1. 1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
   ~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. 2. Electronics 88/100
   ~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. 3. Electronics Repair 79/100
   ~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. 4. Music School 74/100
   ~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. 5. Toys & Games 68/100
   ~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. 6. Prep School 60/100
   ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. 7. Bicycle Parking 52/100
   ~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. 8. Parking Space 52/100
   ~17.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Parking Entrance 52/100
   ~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. 10. Grocery 51/100
    ~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 21042.

• Restaurants — 50 businesses
• Pitch — 23 businesses
• Fast Food — 18 businesses
• Religious — 15 businesses
• Schools — 12 businesses
• Beauty & Nail Salons — 12 businesses
• Auto Repair — 9 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 9 businesses
• Cafes & Coffee Shops — 9 businesses
• Charging Station — 7 businesses
• Hair Salons — 7 businesses
• Dental — 7 businesses
• Park — 6 businesses
• Alcohol — 6 businesses
• Gas Stations — 5 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	42,528
Households	14,913
Median household income	$178,207
Per capita income	$73,782
Median age	44.6
% bachelor's degree or higher	73.256%
% age 18–34	10.539%
% age 65+	13.276%
% renter-occupied	15.363%
Median home value	$650,900
Median gross rent	$2,197
Unemployment rate	2.699%

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