ZIP 21842 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 21842

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

1. 1. Medical & Healthcare 100/100
   ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. 2. Hospitals 99/100
   ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. 3. Bicycle Parking 94/100
   ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. 4. Parking Space 94/100
   ~4.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. 5. Parking Entrance 94/100
   ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. 6. Auto Parts 93/100
   ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. 7. Auto Sales 93/100
   ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. 8. Dental 85/100
   ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Grave Yard 83/100
   ~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. 10. Winery 83/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 21842.

• Hotels & Lodging — 108 businesses
• Restaurants — 69 businesses
• Fast Food — 29 businesses
• Parking — 24 businesses
• Bars & Nightlife — 14 businesses
• Gifts & Specialty — 12 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 10 businesses
• Cafes & Coffee Shops — 9 businesses
• Desserts & Ice Cream — 8 businesses
• Miniature Golf — 8 businesses
• Clothing & Apparel — 7 businesses
• Convenience Stores — 7 businesses
• Apartment — 7 businesses
• Religious — 6 businesses
• Park — 6 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	10,951
Households	5,705
Median household income	$68,626
Per capita income	$64,880
Median age	53.1
% bachelor's degree or higher	38.56%
% age 18–34	15.734%
% age 65+	22.071%
% renter-occupied	4.616%
Median home value	$364,200
Median gross rent	$1,224
Unemployment rate	6.109%

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