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ZIP 46312 — Business Opportunities

East Chicago, IN · Local economy intelligence
Population
26,363
Median income
$39,434
Median age
36.0
Households
10,147

Top business opportunities in 46312

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

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  2. 2. Toys & Games 45/100
    ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  3. 3. Music School 40/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  4. 4. Driving School 37/100
    ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Playground 36/100
    ~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Shelter 36/100
    ~4.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Alcohol 36/100
    ~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Social Centre 36/100
    ~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Grave Yard 36/100
    ~6.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Events Venue 36/100
    ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 46312.

Full demographic profile

Population26,363
Households10,147
Median household income$39,434
Per capita income$22,539
Median age36.0
% bachelor's degree or higher10.013%
% age 18–3420.222%
% age 65+11.072%
% renter-occupied44.674%
Median home value$84,900
Median gross rent$779
Unemployment rate6.469%

Nearby ZIPs in IN

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