ZIP 49009 — Business Opportunities

Kalamazoo, MI · Local economy intelligence

Population

47,139

Median income

$78,609

Median age

37.0

Households

19,003

Top business opportunities in 49009

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

1. Cafes & Coffee Shops 100/100
~10.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Laundromats 75/100
~4.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Childcare 72/100
~4.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Bars & Nightlife 70/100
~9.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Fitness Centre 60/100
~5.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Toys & Games 59/100
~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Music School 59/100
~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Dancing School 58/100
~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
9. Schools 57/100
~25.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Jewelry & Accessories 55/100
~3.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 49009.

Park — 4 businesses
Fast Food — 3 businesses
Convenience Stores — 3 businesses
Banking & Finance — 3 businesses
Gas Stations — 2 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 2 businesses
Religious — 2 businesses
Doityourself — 1 businesses
Courthouse — 1 businesses
Tyres — 1 businesses
Weapons — 1 businesses
Schools — 1 businesses
Nature Reserve — 1 businesses
Restaurants — 1 businesses
Fire Station — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	47,139
Households	19,003
Median household income	$78,609
Per capita income	$45,677
Median age	37.0
% bachelor's degree or higher	49.586%
% age 18–34	21.77%
% age 65+	13.063%
% renter-occupied	33.097%
Median home value	$300,600
Median gross rent	$1,048
Unemployment rate	6.873%

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