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ZIP 48505 — Business Opportunities

Flint, MI · Local economy intelligence
Population
17,809
Median income
$31,950
Median age
36.0
Households
7,106

Top business opportunities in 48505

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

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  2. 2. Toys & Games 58/100
    ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  3. 3. Music School 58/100
    ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  4. 4. Dancing School 57/100
    ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Driving School 50/100
    ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Prep School 47/100
    ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Childcare 43/100
    ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  8. 8. Bars & Nightlife 33/100
    ~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  9. 9. Opticians 32/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  10. 10. Tax Advisor 32/100
    ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 48505.

Full demographic profile

Population17,809
Households7,106
Median household income$31,950
Per capita income$17,281
Median age36.0
% bachelor's degree or higher8.409%
% age 18–3419.333%
% age 65+11.298%
% renter-occupied33.39%
Median home value$27,900
Median gross rent$744
Unemployment rate27.911%

Nearby ZIPs in MI

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