ZIP 49444 — Business Opportunities

Muskegon, MI · Local economy intelligence

Population

26,309

Median income

$50,162

Median age

35.6

Households

9,637

Top business opportunities in 49444

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

1. Toys & Games 100/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Music School 100/100
~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Dancing School 100/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: low
4. Childcare 95/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Laundromats 93/100
~2.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Driving School 87/100
~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Prep School 82/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. Bicycle Parking 62/100
~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Parking Space 62/100
~8.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Auto Sales 61/100
~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 49444.

Restaurants — 14 businesses
Fast Food — 14 businesses
Convenience Stores — 9 businesses
Gas Stations — 8 businesses
Department Store — 5 businesses
Park — 4 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 4 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 4 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 4 businesses
Charging Station — 4 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 4 businesses
Schools — 3 businesses
Variety Store — 3 businesses
Parking — 3 businesses
Banking & Finance — 3 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	26,309
Households	9,637
Median household income	$50,162
Per capita income	$25,584
Median age	35.6
% bachelor's degree or higher	16.456%
% age 18–34	19.613%
% age 65+	11.639%
% renter-occupied	26.148%
Median home value	$147,900
Median gross rent	$942
Unemployment rate	10.54%

Nearby ZIPs in MI

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