ZIP 48849 — Business Opportunities

Lake Odessa, MI · Local economy intelligence

Population

5,789

Median income

$78,878

Median age

37.4

Households

2,042

Top business opportunities in 48849

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

1. Childcare 100/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Toys & Games 83/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Music School 83/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Dancing School 82/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
5. Jewelry & Accessories 73/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Bars & Nightlife 73/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Driving School 72/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. Furniture & Home Decor 72/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Fitness Centre 71/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Clothing & Apparel 68/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 48849.

Religious — 7 businesses
Park — 5 businesses
Schools — 4 businesses
Fast Food — 4 businesses
Museum — 4 businesses
Restaurants — 3 businesses
Gas Stations — 3 businesses
Convenience Stores — 3 businesses
Banking & Finance — 2 businesses
Doctors — 2 businesses
Variety Store — 1 businesses
Nature Reserve — 1 businesses
Auto Parts — 1 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 1 businesses
Townhall — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	5,789
Households	2,042
Median household income	$78,878
Per capita income	$36,211
Median age	37.4
% bachelor's degree or higher	15.68%
% age 18–34	19.52%
% age 65+	12.99%
% renter-occupied	13.16%
Median home value	$190,300
Median gross rent	$769
Unemployment rate	4.459%

Nearby ZIPs in MI

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

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