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ZIP 48846 — Business Opportunities

Ionia, MI · Local economy intelligence
Population
22,038
Median income
$64,111
Median age
39.1
Households
6,959

Top business opportunities in 48846

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

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Bars & Nightlife 93/100
    ~3.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Fitness Centre 77/100
    ~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Clothing & Apparel 64/100
    ~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Marina 58/100
    ~5.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Tobacco 58/100
    ~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Mobile Phone 58/100
    ~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Nature Reserve 58/100
    ~4.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Fire Station 58/100
    ~2.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Townhall 58/100
    ~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 48846.

Full demographic profile

Population22,038
Households6,959
Median household income$64,111
Per capita income$24,956
Median age39.1
% bachelor's degree or higher11.281%
% age 18–3423.36%
% age 65+10.092%
% renter-occupied28.318%
Median home value$159,000
Median gross rent$869
Unemployment rate7.875%

Nearby ZIPs in MI

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

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