ZIP 21221 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 21221

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

1. 1. Prep School 100/100
   ~2.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. 2. Toys & Games 92/100
   ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. 3. Grave Yard 87/100
   ~12.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. 4. Winery 87/100
   ~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. 5. Pet 87/100
   ~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. 6. Bed 87/100
   ~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. 7. Home Improvement 87/100
   ~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. 8. Storage Rental 87/100
   ~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Educational Institution 87/100
   ~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. 10. Golf Course 87/100
    ~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 21221.

• Religious — 40 businesses
• Restaurants — 33 businesses
• Auto Repair — 31 businesses
• Hair Salons — 27 businesses
• Fast Food — 26 businesses
• Other — 23 businesses
• Schools — 22 businesses
• Convenience Stores — 19 businesses
• Marina — 19 businesses
• Bars & Nightlife — 16 businesses
• Beauty & Nail Salons — 14 businesses
• Alcohol — 14 businesses
• Gas Stations — 13 businesses
• Playground — 13 businesses
• Tax Advisor — 13 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	43,822
Households	17,103
Median household income	$68,140
Per capita income	$35,497
Median age	41.4
% bachelor's degree or higher	17.81%
% age 18–34	19.045%
% age 65+	12.412%
% renter-occupied	37.643%
Median home value	$245,900
Median gross rent	$1,210
Unemployment rate	6.061%

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