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ZIP 49878 — Business Opportunities

Rapid River, MI · Local economy intelligence
Population
3,204
Median income
$62,800
Median age
54.5
Households
1,422

Top business opportunities in 49878

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

  1. 1. Pharmacies 100/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  2. 2. Medical & Healthcare 79/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  3. 3. Hospitals 77/100
    ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  4. 4. Dental 73/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  5. 5. Marina 53/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  6. 6. Tobacco 53/100
    ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  7. 7. Mobile Phone 53/100
    ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  8. 8. Variety Store 53/100
    ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  9. 9. Nature Reserve 53/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
  10. 10. Park 53/100
    ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 49878.

Full demographic profile

Population3,204
Households1,422
Median household income$62,800
Per capita income$33,570
Median age54.5
% bachelor's degree or higher23.283%
% age 18–3413.483%
% age 65+22.316%
% renter-occupied3.722%
Median home value$157,500
Median gross rent$654
Unemployment rate5.593%

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