ZIP 43240 — Business Opportunities

Columbus, OH · Local economy intelligence

Population

6,968

Median income

$88,289

Median age

33.3

Households

3,386

Top business opportunities in 43240

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

1. Laundromats 100/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Fitness Station 92/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Electronics Repair 49/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Grocery 34/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
5. Social Centre 33/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Tattoo 33/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Educational Institution 33/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Alternative 33/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Vending Machine 33/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Post Box 33/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 43240.

Restaurants — 49 businesses
Fast Food — 23 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 15 businesses
Gas Stations — 11 businesses
Park — 9 businesses
Furniture & Home Decor — 8 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 7 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 7 businesses
Department Store — 7 businesses
Auto Repair — 6 businesses
Parking — 6 businesses
Pharmacies — 5 businesses
Bars & Nightlife — 5 businesses
Convenience Stores — 4 businesses
Company — 4 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	6,968
Households	3,386
Median household income	$88,289
Per capita income	$48,762
Median age	33.3
% bachelor's degree or higher	47.536%
% age 18–34	39.366%
% age 65+	7.176%
% renter-occupied	70.352%
Median home value	$263,200
Median gross rent	$1,471
Unemployment rate	7.832%

Nearby ZIPs in OH

43212 Columbus · 43211 Columbus · 43164 Williamsport · 43162 West Jefferson · 43160 Washington Court House · 43158 Union Furnace

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