ZIP 48881 — Business Opportunities

Saranac, MI · Local economy intelligence

Population

5,521

Median income

$77,646

Median age

40.5

Households

2,087

Top business opportunities in 48881

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

1. Furniture & Home Decor 100/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Jewelry & Accessories 95/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Bars & Nightlife 94/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Childcare 94/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Fitness Centre 91/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Bicycle Parking 91/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Parking Space 91/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Clothing & Apparel 89/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Auto Parts 87/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Auto Repair 87/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 48881.

Park — 4 businesses
Gas Stations — 3 businesses
Convenience Stores — 3 businesses
Religious — 2 businesses
Variety Store — 1 businesses
Parking — 1 businesses
Bicycle Repair Station — 1 businesses
Museum — 1 businesses
Social Facility — 1 businesses
Schools — 0 businesses
Marina — 0 businesses
Tobacco — 0 businesses
Mobile Phone — 0 businesses
Nature Reserve — 0 businesses
Restaurants — 0 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	5,521
Households	2,087
Median household income	$77,646
Per capita income	$32,417
Median age	40.5
% bachelor's degree or higher	22.442%
% age 18–34	19.254%
% age 65+	13.403%
% renter-occupied	14.292%
Median home value	$194,900
Median gross rent	$542
Unemployment rate	4.779%

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