ZIP 48609 — Business Opportunities

Saginaw, MI · Local economy intelligence

Population

12,339

Median income

$76,669

Median age

50.2

Households

5,285

Top business opportunities in 48609

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

1. Furniture & Home Decor 100/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Parking 99/100
~4.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Bicycle Parking 99/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Parking Space 99/100
~4.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Pharmacies 97/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Jewelry & Accessories 89/100
~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Dental 85/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Electronics 82/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Veterinary 80/100
~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Medical & Healthcare 79/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 48609.

Fast Food — 7 businesses
Pitch — 5 businesses
Schools — 4 businesses
Gas Stations — 4 businesses
Convenience Stores — 4 businesses
Restaurants — 3 businesses
Golf Course — 3 businesses
Auto Repair — 3 businesses
Park — 2 businesses
Religious — 2 businesses
Banking & Finance — 2 businesses
Mobile Phone — 1 businesses
Fire Station — 1 businesses
Auto Parts — 1 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	12,339
Households	5,285
Median household income	$76,669
Per capita income	$41,123
Median age	50.2
% bachelor's degree or higher	25.032%
% age 18–34	11.16%
% age 65+	18.997%
% renter-occupied	10.958%
Median home value	$158,600
Median gross rent	$872
Unemployment rate	5.253%

Nearby ZIPs in MI

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

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