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ZIP 36617 — Business Opportunities

Mobile, AL · Local economy intelligence
Population
12,162
Median income
$37,379
Median age
45.6
Households
4,960

Top business opportunities in 36617

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

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  2. 2. Convenience Stores 74/100
    ~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  3. 3. Gas Stations 42/100
    ~4.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  4. 4. Auto Sales 41/100
    ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  5. 5. Auto Repair 41/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  6. 6. Medical & Healthcare 41/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  7. 7. Grave Yard 38/100
    ~5.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  8. 8. Townhall 38/100
    ~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  9. 9. Community Centre 38/100
    ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  10. 10. Attraction 38/100
    ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 36617.

Full demographic profile

Population12,162
Households4,960
Median household income$37,379
Per capita income$22,189
Median age45.6
% bachelor's degree or higher17.232%
% age 18–3419.142%
% age 65+15.03%
% renter-occupied45.716%
Median home value$76,600
Median gross rent$1,062
Unemployment rate11.401%

Nearby ZIPs in AL

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