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ZIP 50010 — Business Opportunities

Ames, IA · Local economy intelligence
Population
33,397
Median income
$64,573
Median age
29.1
Households
13,900

Top business opportunities in 50010

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

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~3.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Fitness Centre 74/100
    ~6.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Townhall 39/100
    ~14.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Vending Machine 39/100
    ~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Massage & Wellness 39/100
    ~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Dance 39/100
    ~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Country Store 39/100
    ~3.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Outdoor 39/100
    ~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Information 39/100
    ~5.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Guest House 39/100
    ~6.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 50010.

Full demographic profile

Population33,397
Households13,900
Median household income$64,573
Per capita income$35,261
Median age29.1
% bachelor's degree or higher59.36%
% age 18–3433.545%
% age 65+10.291%
% renter-occupied44.546%
Median home value$235,700
Median gross rent$946
Unemployment rate4.126%

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