ZIP 48081 — Business Opportunities

Saint Clair Shores, MI · Local economy intelligence

Population

20,474

Median income

$74,407

Median age

45.8

Households

9,076

Top business opportunities in 48081

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

1. Furniture & Home Decor 100/100
~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Jewelry & Accessories 89/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Fitness Centre 88/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Cafes & Coffee Shops 87/100
~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Clothing & Apparel 86/100
~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Parking 85/100
~6.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Bicycle Parking 85/100
~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Parking Space 85/100
~6.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Restaurants 85/100
~9.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Auto Parts 84/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 48081.

Schools — 15 businesses
Convenience Stores — 12 businesses
Gas Stations — 7 businesses
Fast Food — 4 businesses
Dental — 3 businesses
Doctors — 3 businesses
Park — 2 businesses
Pharmacies — 2 businesses
Chemist — 2 businesses
Mobile Phone — 1 businesses
Variety Store — 1 businesses
Religious — 1 businesses
Townhall — 1 businesses
Bars & Nightlife — 1 businesses
Libraries — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	20,474
Households	9,076
Median household income	$74,407
Per capita income	$39,630
Median age	45.8
% bachelor's degree or higher	27.16%
% age 18–34	18.697%
% age 65+	17.495%
% renter-occupied	13.502%
Median home value	$184,500
Median gross rent	$1,172
Unemployment rate	5.621%

Nearby ZIPs in MI

48080 Saint Clair Shores · 48082 Saint Clair Shores · 48079 Saint Clair · 48083 Troy · 48084 Troy · 48085 Troy

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