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ZIP 50312 — Business Opportunities

Des Moines, IA · Local economy intelligence
Population
15,498
Median income
$77,612
Median age
40.4
Households
7,748

Top business opportunities in 50312

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

  1. 1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
    ~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Fitness Centre 97/100
    ~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Laundromats 93/100
    ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Electronics Repair 89/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  5. 5. Hospitals 85/100
    ~2.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Nursing Home 80/100
    ~5.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Government Services 80/100
    ~7.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Libraries 80/100
    ~6.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Police 80/100
    ~5.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Townhall 80/100
    ~6.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 50312.

Full demographic profile

Population15,498
Households7,748
Median household income$77,612
Per capita income$63,067
Median age40.4
% bachelor's degree or higher62.082%
% age 18–3421.9%
% age 65+15.679%
% renter-occupied32.965%
Median home value$259,500
Median gross rent$1,022
Unemployment rate2.46%

Nearby ZIPs in IA

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

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