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ZIP 36251 — Business Opportunities

Ashland, AL · Local economy intelligence
Population
5,291
Median income
$44,970
Median age
41.5
Households
2,077

Top business opportunities in 36251

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

  1. 1. Convenience Stores 100/100
    ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  2. 2. Laundromats 97/100
    ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  3. 3. Dancing School 85/100
    ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  4. 4. Music School 85/100
    ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  5. 5. Toys & Games 83/100
    ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Townhall 81/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  7. 7. Community Centre 81/100
    ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  8. 8. Attraction 81/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  9. 9. Police 81/100
    ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  10. 10. Park 81/100
    ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 36251.

Full demographic profile

Population5,291
Households2,077
Median household income$44,970
Per capita income$25,963
Median age41.5
% bachelor's degree or higher10.465%
% age 18–3417.501%
% age 65+11.113%
% renter-occupied20.223%
Median home value$136,700
Median gross rent$417
Unemployment rate4.637%

Nearby ZIPs in AL

36253 Bynum · 36254 Choccolocco · 36257 De Armanville · 36204 Anniston · 36202 Anniston · 36361 Ozark

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