ZIP 49080 — Business Opportunities

Plainwell, MI · Local economy intelligence

Population

15,516

Median income

$71,451

Median age

43.4

Households

6,089

Top business opportunities in 49080

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

1. Furniture & Home Decor 100/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Toys & Games 95/100
~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Music School 95/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Dancing School 95/100
~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
5. Jewelry & Accessories 89/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Electronics 86/100
~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Veterinary 85/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Driving School 83/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
9. Grocery & Supermarkets 80/100
~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Clothing & Apparel 80/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 49080.

Park — 4 businesses
Desserts & Ice Cream — 2 businesses
Schools — 2 businesses
Bars & Nightlife — 1 businesses
Government Services — 1 businesses
Libraries — 1 businesses
Community Centre — 1 businesses
Golf Course — 1 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 1 businesses
Childcare — 1 businesses
Post Box — 1 businesses
Insurance — 1 businesses
Convenience Stores — 1 businesses
Funeral Directors — 1 businesses
Shelter — 0 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	15,516
Households	6,089
Median household income	$71,451
Per capita income	$34,565
Median age	43.4
% bachelor's degree or higher	27.027%
% age 18–34	15.307%
% age 65+	14.843%
% renter-occupied	15.085%
Median home value	$209,100
Median gross rent	$886
Unemployment rate	6.49%

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