ZIP 43512 — Business Opportunities

Defiance, OH · Local economy intelligence

Population

28,435

Median income

$69,889

Median age

43.1

Households

11,604

Top business opportunities in 43512

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

1. Parking Entrance 100/100
~5.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Bicycle Parking 100/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Motorcycle Parking 100/100
~4.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Auto Sales 93/100
~4.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Parking 93/100
~7.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Furniture & Home Decor 81/100
~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Dental 79/100
~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Jewelry & Accessories 79/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Medical & Healthcare 79/100
~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Veterinary 77/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 43512.

Religious — 32 businesses
Park — 13 businesses
Schools — 10 businesses
Fast Food — 8 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 6 businesses
Gas Stations — 4 businesses
Convenience Stores — 4 businesses
Restaurants — 3 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 3 businesses
Grave Yard — 2 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 2 businesses
Banking & Finance — 2 businesses
Auto Parts — 2 businesses
Auto Repair — 2 businesses
Hospitals — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	28,435
Households	11,604
Median household income	$69,889
Per capita income	$35,141
Median age	43.1
% bachelor's degree or higher	18.564%
% age 18–34	16.891%
% age 65+	13.842%
% renter-occupied	21.719%
Median home value	$148,700
Median gross rent	$830
Unemployment rate	4.543%

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