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ZIP 35217 — Business Opportunities

Birmingham, AL · Local economy intelligence
Population
12,630
Median income
$37,220
Median age
40.2
Households
5,213

Top business opportunities in 35217

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

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Dancing School 62/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Music School 62/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Toys & Games 61/100
    ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Pitch 58/100
    ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Recycling 58/100
    ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Post Box 58/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Information 58/100
    ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Shelter 58/100
    ~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Grave Yard 58/100
    ~5.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 35217.

Full demographic profile

Population12,630
Households5,213
Median household income$37,220
Per capita income$22,564
Median age40.2
% bachelor's degree or higher10.699%
% age 18–3419.224%
% age 65+12.89%
% renter-occupied44.432%
Median home value$106,200
Median gross rent$874
Unemployment rate9.118%

Nearby ZIPs in AL

35231 Birmingham · 35232 Birmingham · 35236 Birmingham · 35237 Birmingham · 35238 Birmingham · 35246 Birmingham

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