ZIP 49253 — Business Opportunities

Manitou Beach, MI · Local economy intelligence

Population

2,676

Median income

$77,609

Median age

55.4

Households

1,212

Top business opportunities in 49253

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

1. Pharmacies 100/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Medical & Healthcare 71/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Dental 70/100
~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Hospitals 65/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Jewelry & Accessories 57/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Electronics 52/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Veterinary 50/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Electronics Repair 48/100
~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
9. Furniture & Home Decor 44/100
~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Grocery & Supermarkets 44/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 49253.

Religious — 4 businesses
Restaurants — 3 businesses
Park — 1 businesses
Fire Station — 1 businesses
Gas Stations — 1 businesses
Fast Food — 1 businesses
Convenience Stores — 1 businesses
Townhall — 1 businesses
Government Services — 1 businesses
Public Bookcase — 1 businesses
Schools — 0 businesses
Marina — 0 businesses
Tobacco — 0 businesses
Mobile Phone — 0 businesses
Variety Store — 0 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	2,676
Households	1,212
Median household income	$77,609
Per capita income	$46,254
Median age	55.4
% bachelor's degree or higher	36.696%
% age 18–34	9.118%
% age 65+	26.196%
% renter-occupied	4.05%
Median home value	$212,100
Median gross rent	$838
Unemployment rate	2.836%

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