ZIP 49696 — Business Opportunities

Traverse City, MI · Local economy intelligence

Population

10,353

Median income

$94,223

Median age

43.6

Households

3,874

Top business opportunities in 49696

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

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What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 49696.

Business data still being collected for this ZIP.

Full demographic profile

Population	10,353
Households	3,874
Median household income	$94,223
Per capita income	$40,074
Median age	43.6
% bachelor's degree or higher	40.33%
% age 18–34	16.314%
% age 65+	14.479%
% renter-occupied	7.304%
Median home value	$274,200
Median gross rent	$1,163
Unemployment rate	4.083%

Nearby ZIPs in MI

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

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