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ZIP 48209 — Business Opportunities

Detroit, MI · Local economy intelligence
Population
26,944
Median income
$37,222
Median age
29.9
Households
8,721

Top business opportunities in 48209

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

  1. 1. Music School 100/100
    ~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Dancing School 100/100
    ~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  3. 3. Childcare 92/100
    ~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Laundromats 91/100
    ~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Driving School 86/100
    ~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Prep School 81/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Toys & Games 75/100
    ~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Tobacco 36/100
    ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Townhall 36/100
    ~4.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Animal Boarding 36/100
    ~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 48209.

Full demographic profile

Population26,944
Households8,721
Median household income$37,222
Per capita income$17,319
Median age29.9
% bachelor's degree or higher7.67%
% age 18–3421.229%
% age 65+5.226%
% renter-occupied34.734%
Median home value$68,900
Median gross rent$800
Unemployment rate12.026%

Nearby ZIPs in MI

48208 Detroit · 48210 Detroit · 48207 Detroit · 48211 Detroit · 48212 Hamtramck · 48213 Detroit

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