ZIP 49024 — Business Opportunities

Portage, MI · Local economy intelligence

Population

30,539

Median income

$78,666

Median age

36.1

Households

12,678

Top business opportunities in 49024

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

1. Cafes & Coffee Shops 100/100
~6.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Bars & Nightlife 76/100
~6.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Laundromats 72/100
~3.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Childcare 65/100
~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Toys & Games 55/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Music School 55/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Dancing School 54/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. Veterinary 51/100
~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Electronics Repair 49/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
10. Driving School 48/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 49024.

Fast Food — 16 businesses
Restaurants — 13 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 10 businesses
Banking & Finance — 9 businesses
Religious — 8 businesses
Schools — 7 businesses
Park — 5 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 5 businesses
Gas Stations — 4 businesses
Convenience Stores — 4 businesses
Hair Salons — 4 businesses
Department Store — 4 businesses
Pharmacies — 3 businesses
Variety Store — 2 businesses
Fitness Centre — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	30,539
Households	12,678
Median household income	$78,666
Per capita income	$43,745
Median age	36.1
% bachelor's degree or higher	51.212%
% age 18–34	23.658%
% age 65+	11.34%
% renter-occupied	33.636%
Median home value	$230,900
Median gross rent	$1,138
Unemployment rate	6.768%

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