ZIP 44287 — Business Opportunities

West Salem, OH · Local economy intelligence

Population

7,766

Median income

$75,625

Median age

43.6

Households

2,990

Top business opportunities in 44287

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

1. Furniture & Home Decor 100/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Childcare 97/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Jewelry & Accessories 92/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Bicycle Parking 87/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Parking Entrance 87/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Motorcycle Parking 87/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Toys & Games 84/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Electronics Repair 84/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
9. Veterinary 83/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Music School 83/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 44287.

Grave Yard — 2 businesses
General — 2 businesses
Schools — 1 businesses
Government Services — 1 businesses
Religious — 1 businesses
Banking & Finance — 1 businesses
Parking — 1 businesses
Pitch — 1 businesses
Funeral Directors — 1 businesses
Hackerspace — 0 businesses
Fitness Station — 0 businesses
Hunting — 0 businesses
Compressed Air — 0 businesses
Adult Gaming Centre — 0 businesses
Event Ground — 0 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	7,766
Households	2,990
Median household income	$75,625
Per capita income	$31,216
Median age	43.6
% bachelor's degree or higher	23.045%
% age 18–34	13.07%
% age 65+	12.387%
% renter-occupied	13.306%
Median home value	$159,300
Median gross rent	$737
Unemployment rate	4.272%

Nearby ZIPs in OH

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