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ZIP 46517 — Business Opportunities

Elkhart, IN · Local economy intelligence
Population
26,711
Median income
$52,519
Median age
34.9
Households
9,295

Top business opportunities in 46517

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

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  2. 2. Toys & Games 87/100
    ~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  3. 3. Childcare 82/100
    ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  4. 4. Music School 75/100
    ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Driving School 70/100
    ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Prep School 65/100
    ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Medical & Healthcare 53/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  8. 8. Playground 52/100
    ~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  9. 9. Shelter 52/100
    ~4.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  10. 10. Alcohol 52/100
    ~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 46517.

Full demographic profile

Population26,711
Households9,295
Median household income$52,519
Per capita income$25,310
Median age34.9
% bachelor's degree or higher15.788%
% age 18–3419.097%
% age 65+10.651%
% renter-occupied35.968%
Median home value$157,000
Median gross rent$845
Unemployment rate2.362%

Nearby ZIPs in IN

46526 Goshen · 46506 Bremen · 46528 Goshen · 46504 Bourbon · 46502 Atwood · 46501 Argos

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