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ZIP 50316 — Business Opportunities

Des Moines, IA · Local economy intelligence
Population
16,647
Median income
$51,803
Median age
31.2
Households
5,507

Top business opportunities in 50316

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

  1. 1. Toys & Games 100/100
    ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Childcare 89/100
    ~3.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Music School 75/100
    ~0.8 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  4. 4. Bars & Nightlife 74/100
    ~6.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Cafes & Coffee Shops 56/100
    ~3.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Doctors 51/100
    ~6.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Government Services 51/100
    ~7.8 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Police 51/100
    ~5.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Townhall 51/100
    ~7.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Camp Site 51/100
    ~5.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 50316.

Full demographic profile

Population16,647
Households5,507
Median household income$51,803
Per capita income$22,734
Median age31.2
% bachelor's degree or higher11.737%
% age 18–3422.004%
% age 65+7.563%
% renter-occupied30.713%
Median home value$129,300
Median gross rent$946
Unemployment rate6.843%

Nearby ZIPs in IA

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

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