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ZIP 50268 — Business Opportunities

What Cheer, IA · Local economy intelligence
Population
1,101
Median income
$50,313
Median age
37.8
Households
395

Top business opportunities in 50268

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

  1. 1. Toys & Games 100/100
    ~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  2. 2. Childcare 88/100
    ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  3. 3. Music School 73/100
    ~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  4. 4. Laundromats 68/100
    ~0.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Medical & Healthcare 43/100
    ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Viewpoint 43/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  7. 7. Fishing 43/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  8. 8. Disc Golf Course 43/100
    ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  9. 9. Farm 43/100
    ~0.2 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  10. 10. Nursing Home 43/100
    ~0.4 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 50268.

Full demographic profile

Population1,101
Households395
Median household income$50,313
Per capita income$23,570
Median age37.8
% bachelor's degree or higher8.075%
% age 18–3413.806%
% age 65+11.626%
% renter-occupied19.068%
Median home value$72,900
Median gross rent$791
Unemployment rate9.032%

Nearby ZIPs in IA

50269 Whitten · 50266 West Des Moines · 50265 West Des Moines · 50271 Williams · 50264 Weldon · 50272 Williamson

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