ZIP 49525 — Business Opportunities

Grand Rapids, MI · Local economy intelligence

Population

30,509

Median income

$88,200

Median age

38.8

Households

11,990

Top business opportunities in 49525

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

1. Childcare 100/100
~2.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Furniture & Home Decor 96/100
~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Electronics 89/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Jewelry & Accessories 82/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Bars & Nightlife 82/100
~5.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Toys & Games 77/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Music School 77/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Dancing School 77/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
9. Driving School 68/100
~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
10. Prep School 65/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 49525.

Artwork — 43 businesses
Restaurants — 21 businesses
Fast Food — 12 businesses
Parking — 12 businesses
Religious — 11 businesses
Schools — 9 businesses
Banking & Finance — 9 businesses
Park — 7 businesses
Convenience Stores — 5 businesses
Fitness Centre — 5 businesses
Gas Stations — 4 businesses
Garden — 4 businesses
Medical & Healthcare — 4 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 4 businesses
Vending Machine — 4 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	30,509
Households	11,990
Median household income	$88,200
Per capita income	$49,689
Median age	38.8
% bachelor's degree or higher	46.753%
% age 18–34	20.112%
% age 65+	11.8%
% renter-occupied	19.855%
Median home value	$270,200
Median gross rent	$1,296
Unemployment rate	5.726%

Nearby ZIPs in MI

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

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