ZIP 46368 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 46368

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

1. 1. Auto Parts 100/100
   ~4.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. 2. Laundromats 93/100
   ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. 3. Clothing & Apparel 91/100
   ~5.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. 4. Auto Sales 90/100
   ~4.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. 5. Jewelry & Accessories 85/100
   ~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. 6. Parking 83/100
   ~10.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. 7. Bicycle Parking 83/100
   ~4.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. 8. Parking Space 83/100
   ~45.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Veterinary 83/100
   ~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. 10. Fitness Centre 82/100
    ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 46368.

• Fast Food — 22 businesses
• Religious — 19 businesses
• Schools — 14 businesses
• Restaurants — 12 businesses
• Gas Stations — 10 businesses
• Hotels & Lodging — 9 businesses
• Park — 8 businesses
• Convenience Stores — 7 businesses
• Grocery & Supermarkets — 5 businesses
• Car Wash — 5 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 3 businesses
• Pharmacies — 3 businesses
• Auto Repair — 3 businesses
• Variety Store — 3 businesses
• Medical & Healthcare — 3 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	39,947
Households	15,878
Median household income	$71,188
Per capita income	$33,709
Median age	38.8
% bachelor's degree or higher	16.897%
% age 18–34	21.989%
% age 65+	11.23%
% renter-occupied	25.281%
Median home value	$192,500
Median gross rent	$1,076
Unemployment rate	6.499%

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