ZIP 46404 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 46404

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

1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
   ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
2. 2. Toys & Games 51/100
   ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. 3. Music School 44/100
   ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. 4. Medical & Healthcare 42/100
   ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. 5. Driving School 42/100
   ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. 6. Prep School 39/100
   ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. 7. Bars & Nightlife 39/100
   ~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. 8. Childcare 38/100
   ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Cafes & Coffee Shops 38/100
   ~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. 10. Playground 36/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 46404.

• Religious — 32 businesses
• Park — 8 businesses
• Gas Stations — 8 businesses
• Fast Food — 6 businesses
• Schools — 6 businesses
• Restaurants — 5 businesses
• Hair Salons — 5 businesses
• Convenience Stores — 4 businesses
• Auto Repair — 4 businesses
• Variety Store — 4 businesses
• Grocery & Supermarkets — 3 businesses
• Hospitals — 2 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 2 businesses
• Alcohol — 2 businesses
• Nature Reserve — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	16,851
Households	6,343
Median household income	$39,281
Per capita income	$21,211
Median age	35.2
% bachelor's degree or higher	15.674%
% age 18–34	21.014%
% age 65+	14.462%
% renter-occupied	40.543%
Median home value	$86,500
Median gross rent	$969
Unemployment rate	10.265%

Nearby ZIPs in IN

46405 Lake Station · 46406 Gary · 46407 Gary · 46408 Gary · 46409 Gary · 46410 Merrillville