ZIP 49002 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 49002

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

1. 1. Childcare 100/100
   ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. 2. Toys & Games 93/100
   ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. 3. Music School 93/100
   ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. 4. Dancing School 93/100
   ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
5. 5. Bars & Nightlife 91/100
   ~3.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. 6. Laundromats 90/100
   ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. 7. Bicycle Parking 86/100
   ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. 8. Parking Space 86/100
   ~7.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Fitness Centre 85/100
   ~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. 10. Auto Sales 84/100
    ~2.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 49002.

• Restaurants — 16 businesses
• Fast Food — 12 businesses
• Parking — 9 businesses
• Park — 8 businesses
• Schools — 5 businesses
• Gas Stations — 5 businesses
• Sports Centre — 5 businesses
• Hair Salons — 4 businesses
• Religious — 4 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 4 businesses
• Cannabis — 4 businesses
• Fire Station — 3 businesses
• Pharmacies — 3 businesses
• Grocery & Supermarkets — 3 businesses
• Community Centre — 3 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	19,975
Households	8,127
Median household income	$68,498
Per capita income	$38,652
Median age	36.9
% bachelor's degree or higher	40.639%
% age 18–34	21.787%
% age 65+	11.78%
% renter-occupied	27.876%
Median home value	$195,900
Median gross rent	$896
Unemployment rate	5.666%

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