ZIP 29209 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 29209

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

1. 1. Toys & Games 100/100
   ~3.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. 2. Cafes & Coffee Shops 99/100
   ~4.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. 3. Bars & Nightlife 94/100
   ~5.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. 4. Dancing School 89/100
   ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
5. 5. Laundromats 86/100
   ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. 6. Prep School 67/100
   ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. 7. Fitness Centre 64/100
   ~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. 8. Grave Yard 61/100
   ~8.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Courthouse 61/100
   ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. 10. Police 61/100
    ~4.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 29209.

• Fast Food — 24 businesses
• Restaurants — 17 businesses
• Religious — 15 businesses
• Hotels & Lodging — 12 businesses
• Gas Stations — 10 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 9 businesses
• Variety Store — 7 businesses
• Schools — 6 businesses
• Auto Repair — 6 businesses
• Insurance — 5 businesses
• Mobile Phone — 5 businesses
• Grocery & Supermarkets — 4 businesses
• Clothing & Apparel — 4 businesses
• Money Lender — 4 businesses
• Car Wash — 4 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	36,979
Households	14,518
Median household income	$57,969
Per capita income	$36,561
Median age	33.3
% bachelor's degree or higher	37.329%
% age 18–34	24.627%
% age 65+	9.57%
% renter-occupied	38.196%
Median home value	$173,600
Median gross rent	$1,202
Unemployment rate	7.63%

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