ZIP 50009 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 50009

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

1. 1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
   ~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. 2. Childcare 94/100
   ~4.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. 3. Cafes & Coffee Shops 93/100
   ~6.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. 4. Electronics 84/100
   ~2.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. 5. Electronics Repair 80/100
   ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: low
6. 6. Fitness Centre 78/100
   ~3.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. 7. Furniture & Home Decor 76/100
   ~3.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. 8. Toys & Games 70/100
   ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. 9. Veterinary 65/100
   ~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. 10. Bicycle Parking 54/100
    ~7.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 50009.

• Attraction — 44 businesses
• Fast Food — 32 businesses
• Restaurants — 18 businesses
• Gas Stations — 10 businesses
• Hotels & Lodging — 10 businesses
• Park — 9 businesses
• Parking — 9 businesses
• Religious — 7 businesses
• Convenience Stores — 7 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 6 businesses
• Schools — 5 businesses
• Gifts & Specialty — 5 businesses
• Hair Salons — 5 businesses
• Car Wash — 4 businesses
• Nature Reserve — 4 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	21,402
Households	8,099
Median household income	$91,207
Per capita income	$42,465
Median age	37.0
% bachelor's degree or higher	33.791%
% age 18–34	20.442%
% age 65+	10.443%
% renter-occupied	27.327%
Median home value	$250,000
Median gross rent	$1,140
Unemployment rate	6.227%

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