ZIP 37421 — Business Opportunities

Chattanooga, TN · Local economy intelligence

Population

52,507

Median income

$76,562

Median age

40.9

Households

21,746

Top business opportunities in 37421

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

1. Laundromats 100/100
~4.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Bars & Nightlife 84/100
~4.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Electronics Repair 74/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Bicycle Parking 62/100
~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Parking Space 62/100
~10.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Libraries 62/100
~5.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Music 62/100
~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Townhall 62/100
~6.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Bicycle Repair Station 62/100
~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Sports Centre 62/100
~3.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 37421.

Restaurants — 71 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 56 businesses
Fast Food — 43 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 40 businesses
Religious — 29 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 19 businesses
Banking & Finance — 16 businesses
Medical & Healthcare — 15 businesses
Convenience Stores — 14 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 13 businesses
Department Store — 12 businesses
Parking — 10 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 9 businesses
Furniture & Home Decor — 9 businesses
Auto Repair — 9 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	52,507
Households	21,746
Median household income	$76,562
Per capita income	$44,081
Median age	40.9
% bachelor's degree or higher	37.428%
% age 18–34	20.47%
% age 65+	12.692%
% renter-occupied	37.736%
Median home value	$265,000
Median gross rent	$1,224
Unemployment rate	3.895%

Nearby ZIPs in TN

37419 Chattanooga · 37416 Chattanooga · 37415 Chattanooga · 37379 Soddy Daisy · 37377 Signal Mountain · 37376 Sherwood

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