ZIP 22042 — Business Opportunities

Falls Church, VA · Local economy intelligence

Population

34,860

Median income

$131,756

Median age

38.1

Households

12,108

Top business opportunities in 22042

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

1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
~3.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Electronics 81/100
~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Clothing & Apparel 78/100
~7.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Furniture & Home Decor 77/100
~4.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Fitness Station 76/100
~6.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Veterinary 75/100
~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Childcare 70/100
~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Electronics Repair 69/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
9. Bars & Nightlife 65/100
~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Laundromats 57/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 22042.

Religious — 15 businesses
Schools — 13 businesses
Restaurants — 10 businesses
Park — 9 businesses
Gas Stations — 6 businesses
Fast Food — 5 businesses
Convenience Stores — 4 businesses
Hair Salons — 3 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 3 businesses
Parking — 3 businesses
Shelter — 2 businesses
Community Centre — 2 businesses
Banking & Finance — 2 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 2 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	34,860
Households	12,108
Median household income	$131,756
Per capita income	$58,063
Median age	38.1
% bachelor's degree or higher	52.61%
% age 18–34	21.199%
% age 65+	9.137%
% renter-occupied	32.895%
Median home value	$638,800
Median gross rent	$2,097
Unemployment rate	5.499%

Nearby ZIPs in VA

22046 Falls Church · 22060 Fort Belvoir · 22066 Great Falls · 22079 Lorton · 22101 Mc Lean · 22102 Mc Lean

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