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ZIP 35218 — Business Opportunities

Birmingham, AL · Local economy intelligence
Population
6,962
Median income
$32,095
Median age
40.1
Households
2,586

Top business opportunities in 35218

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
    ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  2. 2. Convenience Stores 77/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  3. 3. Dancing School 50/100
    ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  4. 4. Music School 50/100
    ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  5. 5. Toys & Games 49/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Childcare 39/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  7. 7. Grave Yard 37/100
    ~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  8. 8. Townhall 37/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  9. 9. Community Centre 37/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  10. 10. Attraction 37/100
    ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 35218.

Full demographic profile

Population6,962
Households2,586
Median household income$32,095
Per capita income$19,210
Median age40.1
% bachelor's degree or higher7.947%
% age 18–3417.538%
% age 65+11.347%
% renter-occupied43.98%
Median home value$74,700
Median gross rent$883
Unemployment rate12.138%

Nearby ZIPs in AL

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

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