ZIP 23236 — Business Opportunities

Richmond, VA · Local economy intelligence

Population

25,768

Median income

$97,195

Median age

40.8

Households

10,269

Top business opportunities in 23236

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

1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Parking 88/100
~8.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Bicycle Parking 88/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Parking Entrance 88/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Parking Space 88/100
~9.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Fitness Station 84/100
~3.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Dancing School 81/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. Childcare 81/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Auto Sales 80/100
~3.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Electronics Repair 79/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 23236.

Restaurants — 28 businesses
Fast Food — 25 businesses
Religious — 20 businesses
Auto Repair — 11 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 9 businesses
Banking & Finance — 8 businesses
Hair Salons — 7 businesses
Gas Stations — 6 businesses
Convenience Stores — 6 businesses
Government Services — 5 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 5 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 5 businesses
Mobile Phone — 5 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 5 businesses
Fitness Centre — 5 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	25,768
Households	10,269
Median household income	$97,195
Per capita income	$44,657
Median age	40.8
% bachelor's degree or higher	46.023%
% age 18–34	17.619%
% age 65+	14.611%
% renter-occupied	11.652%
Median home value	$280,500
Median gross rent	$1,569
Unemployment rate	2.696%

Nearby ZIPs in VA

23060 Glen Allen · 23059 Glen Allen · 23056 Foster · 23055 Fork Union · 23050 Dutton · 23047 Doswell

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