ZIP 48082 — Business Opportunities

Saint Clair Shores, MI · Local economy intelligence

Population

16,043

Median income

$73,517

Median age

42.1

Households

7,211

Top business opportunities in 48082

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
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Jewelry & Accessories 87/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Bars & Nightlife 83/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Electronics 83/100
~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Electronics Repair 78/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. Marina 73/100
~4.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Mobile Phone 73/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Nature Reserve 73/100
~3.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Fire Station 73/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Religious 73/100
~8.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 48082.

Convenience Stores — 24 businesses
Schools — 20 businesses
Gas Stations — 15 businesses
Fast Food — 11 businesses
Restaurants — 6 businesses
Pharmacies — 5 businesses
Hair Salons — 5 businesses
Variety Store — 4 businesses
Park — 4 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 3 businesses
Tax Advisor — 3 businesses
Dental — 2 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 2 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 2 businesses
Banking & Finance — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	16,043
Households	7,211
Median household income	$73,517
Per capita income	$41,624
Median age	42.1
% bachelor's degree or higher	25.621%
% age 18–34	19.915%
% age 65+	13.975%
% renter-occupied	13.376%
Median home value	$184,500
Median gross rent	$1,285
Unemployment rate	4.87%

Nearby ZIPs in MI

48081 Saint Clair Shores · 48083 Troy · 48080 Saint Clair Shores · 48084 Troy · 48079 Saint Clair · 48085 Troy

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