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ZIP 50311 — Business Opportunities

Des Moines, IA · Local economy intelligence
Population
15,869
Median income
$62,166
Median age
31.2
Households
6,531

Top business opportunities in 50311

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

  1. 1. Laundromats 100/100
    ~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Fitness Centre 77/100
    ~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Police 49/100
    ~5.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Townhall 49/100
    ~6.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Camp Site 49/100
    ~5.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Playground 49/100
    ~3.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Tyres 49/100
    ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Alcohol 49/100
    ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Gifts & Specialty 49/100
    ~2.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Vending Machine 49/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 50311.

Full demographic profile

Population15,869
Households6,531
Median household income$62,166
Per capita income$33,748
Median age31.2
% bachelor's degree or higher41.082%
% age 18–3432.485%
% age 65+7.845%
% renter-occupied48.04%
Median home value$214,500
Median gross rent$939
Unemployment rate7.662%

Nearby ZIPs in IA

50321 Des Moines · 50322 Urbandale · 50323 Urbandale · 50324 Windsor Heights · 50325 Clive · 50327 Pleasant Hill

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