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ZIP 23836 — Business Opportunities

Chester, VA · Local economy intelligence
Population
13,905
Median income
$102,984
Median age
41.8
Households
5,290

Top business opportunities in 23836

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

  1. 1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Cafes & Coffee Shops 91/100
    ~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Fitness Centre 88/100
    ~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Fitness Station 88/100
    ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Bicycle Parking 83/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Parking Entrance 83/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Parking Space 83/100
    ~5.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Electronics Repair 77/100
    ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  9. 9. Auto Sales 76/100
    ~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Grocery 69/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 23836.

Full demographic profile

Population13,905
Households5,290
Median household income$102,984
Per capita income$46,644
Median age41.8
% bachelor's degree or higher40.156%
% age 18–3420.158%
% age 65+8.767%
% renter-occupied25.096%
Median home value$298,100
Median gross rent$1,578
Unemployment rate2.752%

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