ZIP 50012 — Business Opportunities

Top business opportunities in 50012

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

1. 1. Fitness Centre 100/100
   ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. 2. Prison 33/100
   ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. 3. Miniature Golf 33/100
   ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. 4. Marketplace 33/100
   ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. 5. Hifi 33/100
   ~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. 6. Slipway 33/100
   ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. 7. Metal Construction 33/100
   ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. 8. Electrician 33/100
   ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. 9. Fabric 33/100
   ~0.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. 10. Energy Supplier 33/100
    ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 50012.

• Restaurants — 29 businesses
• Artwork — 28 businesses
• Park — 17 businesses
• Religious — 15 businesses
• Cafes & Coffee Shops — 15 businesses
• Fast Food — 14 businesses
• Bars & Nightlife — 14 businesses
• Parking — 11 businesses
• Banking & Finance — 10 businesses
• Hair Salons — 6 businesses
• Grocery & Supermarkets — 6 businesses
• Shelter — 6 businesses
• Medical & Healthcare — 5 businesses
• Government Services — 4 businesses
• Hotels & Lodging — 4 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	2,061
Households	0
Median household income	—
Per capita income	$5,601
Median age	19.3
% bachelor's degree or higher	100.0%
% age 18–34	85.104%
% age 65+	0.0%
% renter-occupied	0.0%
Median home value	—
Median gross rent	—
Unemployment rate	17.641%

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