ZIP 49546 — Business Opportunities

Grand Rapids, MI · Local economy intelligence

Population

34,308

Median income

$92,095

Median age

39.5

Households

13,192

Top business opportunities in 49546

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
~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Veterinary 80/100
~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Laundromats 78/100
~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Toys & Games 74/100
~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Music School 74/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Dancing School 73/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
7. Driving School 65/100
~1.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
8. Bars & Nightlife 64/100
~5.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Prep School 62/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low
10. Electronics Repair 58/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 49546.

Restaurants — 43 businesses
Fast Food — 31 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 29 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 17 businesses
Parking — 14 businesses
Gas Stations — 13 businesses
Convenience Stores — 10 businesses
Banking & Finance — 9 businesses
Auto Sales — 9 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 7 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 6 businesses
Storage Rental — 6 businesses
Department Store — 6 businesses
Cafes & Coffee Shops — 5 businesses
Schools — 4 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	34,308
Households	13,192
Median household income	$92,095
Per capita income	$51,326
Median age	39.5
% bachelor's degree or higher	60.999%
% age 18–34	17.608%
% age 65+	12.531%
% renter-occupied	30.307%
Median home value	$355,000
Median gross rent	$1,208
Unemployment rate	4.282%

Nearby ZIPs in MI

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

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