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ZIP 49098 — Business Opportunities

Watervliet, MI · Local economy intelligence
Population
5,929
Median income
$56,278
Median age
38.7
Households
2,228

Top business opportunities in 49098

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

  1. 1. Toys & Games 100/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  2. 2. Music School 100/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  3. 3. Dancing School 100/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  4. 4. Childcare 95/100
    ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  5. 5. Driving School 88/100
    ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Prep School 83/100
    ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Bars & Nightlife 82/100
    ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  8. 8. Laundromats 81/100
    ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  9. 9. Cafes & Coffee Shops 72/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  10. 10. Legal Services 66/100
    ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 49098.

Full demographic profile

Population5,929
Households2,228
Median household income$56,278
Per capita income$30,170
Median age38.7
% bachelor's degree or higher20.892%
% age 18–3419.717%
% age 65+13.189%
% renter-occupied14.863%
Median home value$121,200
Median gross rent$994
Unemployment rate7.559%

Nearby ZIPs in MI

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