ZIP 49329 — Business Opportunities

Howard City, MI · Local economy intelligence

Population

9,056

Median income

$69,083

Median age

37.0

Households

3,268

Top business opportunities in 49329

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

1. Bars & Nightlife 100/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Fitness Centre 76/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Toys & Games 66/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Music School 66/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Dancing School 65/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. Cafes & Coffee Shops 65/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Clothing & Apparel 64/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Restaurants 64/100
~4.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Furniture & Home Decor 62/100
~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Parking 59/100
~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 49329.

Gas Stations — 7 businesses
Park — 5 businesses
Convenience Stores — 5 businesses
Fast Food — 2 businesses
Car Pooling — 2 businesses
Schools — 1 businesses
Nature Reserve — 1 businesses
Childcare — 1 businesses
Sports & Outdoors — 1 businesses
Weighbridge — 1 businesses
Marina — 0 businesses
Tobacco — 0 businesses
Mobile Phone — 0 businesses
Variety Store — 0 businesses
Restaurants — 0 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	9,056
Households	3,268
Median household income	$69,083
Per capita income	$31,161
Median age	37.0
% bachelor's degree or higher	15.566%
% age 18–34	23.277%
% age 65+	7.321%
% renter-occupied	11.881%
Median home value	$166,800
Median gross rent	$867
Unemployment rate	2.402%

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