ZIP 49544 — Business Opportunities

Grand Rapids, MI · Local economy intelligence

Population

9,977

Median income

$66,250

Median age

38.5

Households

4,182

Top business opportunities in 49544

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in Grand Rapids, 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 80/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Clothing & Apparel 71/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Toys & Games 69/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Music School 69/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Dancing School 69/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Childcare 68/100
~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Arts Centre 65/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Bench 65/100
~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Apartment 65/100
~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 49544.

Fast Food — 11 businesses
Religious — 6 businesses
Banking & Finance — 6 businesses
Restaurants — 5 businesses
Government Services — 5 businesses
Park — 4 businesses
Gas Stations — 4 businesses
Convenience Stores — 4 businesses
Schools — 3 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 3 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 2 businesses
Parking — 2 businesses
Medical & Healthcare — 2 businesses
Car Rental — 2 businesses
Doityourself — 2 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	9,977
Households	4,182
Median household income	$66,250
Per capita income	$37,068
Median age	38.5
% bachelor's degree or higher	28.311%
% age 18–34	21.269%
% age 65+	9.572%
% renter-occupied	37.656%
Median home value	$232,900
Median gross rent	$1,076
Unemployment rate	3.925%

Nearby ZIPs in MI

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