ZIP 49285 — Business Opportunities

Stockbridge, MI · Local economy intelligence

Population

6,106

Median income

$67,148

Median age

49.5

Households

2,569

Top business opportunities in 49285

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

1. Bicycle Parking 100/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Auto Parts 96/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Auto Sales 96/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Furniture & Home Decor 93/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Shelter 81/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Animal Boarding 81/100
~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Social Centre 81/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Camp Site 81/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Community Centre 81/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Golf Course 81/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 49285.

Pitch — 9 businesses
Fast Food — 6 businesses
Playground — 4 businesses
Gas Stations — 4 businesses
Convenience Stores — 4 businesses
Parking — 3 businesses
Park — 3 businesses
Auto Repair — 2 businesses
Banking & Finance — 2 businesses
Nature Reserve — 2 businesses
Restaurants — 2 businesses
Government Services — 1 businesses
Libraries — 1 businesses
Bicycle Repair Station — 1 businesses
Doctors — 1 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	6,106
Households	2,569
Median household income	$67,148
Per capita income	$40,024
Median age	49.5
% bachelor's degree or higher	21.668%
% age 18–34	14.478%
% age 65+	14.92%
% renter-occupied	16.703%
Median home value	$192,100
Median gross rent	$806
Unemployment rate	5.957%

Nearby ZIPs in MI

48314 Sterling Heights · 48313 Sterling Heights · 48312 Sterling Heights · 48310 Sterling Heights · 48309 Rochester · 48307 Rochester

Ask the AI Advisor

Get a 1-to-10 rating with data-backed reasoning for any business idea you'd open in 49285. "What if I opened a coffee shop here?" → real answer in 5 seconds.

Open advisor on the map →