ZIP 36870 — Business Opportunities

Phenix City, AL · Local economy intelligence

Population

18,812

Median income

$69,766

Median age

38.7

Households

7,259

Top business opportunities in 36870

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

1. Furniture & Home Decor 100/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Jewelry & Accessories 98/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Childcare 92/100
~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Fitness Centre 87/100
~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Clothing & Apparel 87/100
~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Electronics Repair 86/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Bars & Nightlife 84/100
~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Restaurants 83/100
~7.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Veterinary 83/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Cafes & Coffee Shops 82/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 36870.

Religious — 5 businesses
Fast Food — 2 businesses
Grave Yard — 1 businesses
Gas Stations — 1 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 1 businesses
Sports Centre — 1 businesses
Tax Advisor — 1 businesses
Hairdresser Supply — 0 businesses
Car Rental — 0 businesses
Payment Terminal — 0 businesses
Vending Machine — 0 businesses
Chemist — 0 businesses
Arts Centre — 0 businesses
Newspaper — 0 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 0 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	18,812
Households	7,259
Median household income	$69,766
Per capita income	$33,290
Median age	38.7
% bachelor's degree or higher	23.699%
% age 18–34	20.965%
% age 65+	10.27%
% renter-occupied	16.288%
Median home value	$174,100
Median gross rent	$893
Unemployment rate	4.254%

Nearby ZIPs in AL

36855 Five Points · 36854 Valley · 36852 Cusseta · 36785 Tyler · 36775 Sardis · 36773 Safford

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