ZIP 48642 — Business Opportunities

Midland, MI · Local economy intelligence

Population

33,483

Median income

$75,798

Median age

41.0

Households

13,743

Top business opportunities in 48642

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

1. Cafes & Coffee Shops 100/100
~5.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Jewelry & Accessories 81/100
~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Furniture & Home Decor 80/100
~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Gas Stations 79/100
~15.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Toys & Games 78/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Music School 78/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Dancing School 78/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. Electronics 76/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Laundromats 75/100
~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Auto Parts 75/100
~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 48642.

Religious — 19 businesses
Park — 18 businesses
Schools — 5 businesses
Fitness Centre — 4 businesses
Social Facility — 4 businesses
Restaurants — 2 businesses
Hair Salons — 2 businesses
Playground — 2 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 2 businesses
Medical & Healthcare — 2 businesses
Childcare — 2 businesses
Banking & Finance — 2 businesses
Doctors — 2 businesses
Insurance — 2 businesses
Recycling — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	33,483
Households	13,743
Median household income	$75,798
Per capita income	$43,968
Median age	41.0
% bachelor's degree or higher	41.933%
% age 18–34	17.301%
% age 65+	13.431%
% renter-occupied	23.459%
Median home value	$180,800
Median gross rent	$1,040
Unemployment rate	4.197%

Nearby ZIPs in MI

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

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