ZIP 44131 — Business Opportunities

Independence, OH · Local economy intelligence

Population

20,704

Median income

$94,822

Median age

49.4

Households

8,444

Top business opportunities in 44131

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

1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Furniture & Home Decor 97/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Electronics 80/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Veterinary 78/100
~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Clothing & Apparel 72/100
~3.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Fitness Station 62/100
~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Hospitals 60/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Bicycle Parking 54/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Parking Entrance 54/100
~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Motorcycle Parking 54/100
~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 44131.

Restaurants — 25 businesses
Fast Food — 15 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 10 businesses
Parking — 8 businesses
Gas Stations — 7 businesses
Banking & Finance — 7 businesses
Schools — 6 businesses
Park — 6 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 5 businesses
Government Services — 4 businesses
Religious — 4 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 4 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 3 businesses
Mobile Phone — 3 businesses
Pitch — 3 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	20,704
Households	8,444
Median household income	$94,822
Per capita income	$47,985
Median age	49.4
% bachelor's degree or higher	39.942%
% age 18–34	14.35%
% age 65+	16.997%
% renter-occupied	4.967%
Median home value	$239,000
Median gross rent	$1,375
Unemployment rate	2.726%

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