ZIP 48444 — Business Opportunities

Imlay City, MI · Local economy intelligence

Population

9,525

Median income

$71,359

Median age

39.9

Households

3,677

Top business opportunities in 48444

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

1. Toys & Games 100/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Music School 100/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Dancing School 100/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Laundromats 95/100
~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Driving School 88/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. Bars & Nightlife 83/100
~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Prep School 83/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. Furniture & Home Decor 74/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Clothing & Apparel 74/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Jewelry & Accessories 73/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 48444.

Restaurants — 11 businesses
Fast Food — 8 businesses
Park — 7 businesses
Gas Stations — 7 businesses
Schools — 6 businesses
Convenience Stores — 5 businesses
Banking & Finance — 5 businesses
Religious — 4 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 4 businesses
Mobile Phone — 3 businesses
Auto Parts — 3 businesses
Auto Sales — 3 businesses
Tobacco — 2 businesses
Variety Store — 2 businesses
Pharmacies — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	9,525
Households	3,677
Median household income	$71,359
Per capita income	$31,489
Median age	39.9
% bachelor's degree or higher	12.471%
% age 18–34	19.076%
% age 65+	9.869%
% renter-occupied	23.271%
Median home value	$220,500
Median gross rent	$839
Unemployment rate	5.824%

Nearby ZIPs in MI

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