ZIP 48461 — Business Opportunities

North Branch, MI · Local economy intelligence

Population

7,889

Median income

$74,695

Median age

43.3

Households

3,009

Top business opportunities in 48461

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

1. Furniture & Home Decor 100/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Jewelry & Accessories 88/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Electronics 82/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Veterinary 80/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Clothing & Apparel 77/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Electronics Repair 76/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Restaurants 75/100
~3.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Grocery & Supermarkets 73/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Fitness Centre 71/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Auto Parts 71/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 48461.

Schools — 4 businesses
Gas Stations — 3 businesses
Convenience Stores — 2 businesses
Park — 1 businesses
Religious — 1 businesses
Golf Course — 1 businesses
Grave Yard — 1 businesses
Caravan Site — 1 businesses
Erotic — 0 businesses
Property Management — 0 businesses
Accounting & Finance — 0 businesses
Weighbridge — 0 businesses
Ice Rink — 0 businesses
Agrarian — 0 businesses
Construction Company — 0 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	7,889
Households	3,009
Median household income	$74,695
Per capita income	$39,720
Median age	43.3
% bachelor's degree or higher	16.631%
% age 18–34	15.566%
% age 65+	11.535%
% renter-occupied	12.137%
Median home value	$193,800
Median gross rent	$762
Unemployment rate	3.879%

Nearby ZIPs in MI

48314 Sterling Heights · 48313 Sterling Heights · 48312 Sterling Heights · 48310 Sterling Heights · 48309 Rochester · 48307 Rochester

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