ZIP 46406 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 46406

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
   ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
2. 2. Toys & Games 76/100
   ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
3. 3. Music School 65/100
   ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. 4. Childcare 63/100
   ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. 5. Driving School 61/100
   ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. 6. Prep School 56/100
   ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. 7. Medical & Healthcare 44/100
   ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. 8. Playground 35/100
   ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. 9. Shelter 35/100
   ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. 10. Banking & Finance 35/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 46406.

• Religious — 29 businesses
• Gas Stations — 9 businesses
• Convenience Stores — 7 businesses
• Restaurants — 6 businesses
• Fast Food — 6 businesses
• Park — 6 businesses
• Schools — 5 businesses
• Alcohol — 3 businesses
• Fire Station — 3 businesses
• Weighbridge — 3 businesses
• Beauty & Nail Salons — 3 businesses
• Bars & Nightlife — 2 businesses
• Social Centre — 2 businesses
• Auto Repair — 2 businesses
• Nature Reserve — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	8,730
Households	3,289
Median household income	$34,550
Per capita income	$19,855
Median age	31.8
% bachelor's degree or higher	10.252%
% age 18–34	17.262%
% age 65+	12.142%
% renter-occupied	41.174%
Median home value	$66,300
Median gross rent	$959
Unemployment rate	10.802%

Nearby ZIPs in IN

46405 Lake Station · 46407 Gary · 46408 Gary · 46409 Gary · 46410 Merrillville · 46311 Dyer