ZIP 46278 — Business Opportunities

Indianapolis, IN · Local economy intelligence

Population

8,650

Median income

$148,227

Median age

45.7

Households

3,221

Top business opportunities in 46278

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

1. Veterinary 100/100
~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Clothing & Apparel 100/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Electronics Repair 94/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
5. Pharmacies 73/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Grocery 57/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Furniture & Home Decor 56/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Fitness Centre 37/100
~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Dental 37/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Cafes & Coffee Shops 37/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 46278.

Information — 69 businesses
Picnic Site — 17 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 15 businesses
Shelter — 14 businesses
Parking — 10 businesses
Fast Food — 9 businesses
Banking & Finance — 7 businesses
Restaurants — 6 businesses
Gas Stations — 4 businesses
Schools — 3 businesses
Park — 3 businesses
Convenience Stores — 3 businesses
Religious — 2 businesses
Medical & Healthcare — 2 businesses
Roofer — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	8,650
Households	3,221
Median household income	$148,227
Per capita income	$64,964
Median age	45.7
% bachelor's degree or higher	58.071%
% age 18–34	13.827%
% age 65+	14.393%
% renter-occupied	5.756%
Median home value	$395,400
Median gross rent	$1,603
Unemployment rate	5.391%

Nearby ZIPs in IN

46311 Dyer · 46222 Indianapolis · 46221 Indianapolis · 46220 Indianapolis · 46219 Indianapolis · 46218 Indianapolis

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